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Certainly going against a very motivated Lebron James had a ton to do with Toronto losing that series--but Casey did do a terrible job coaching that series. The two most competitive games of that series were games 1 and 2---and if you look at those games--the most (or one of the most) effective players for the Raptors was Jonas V. Literally--game one was lost because Toronto missed a couple of bunnies at crucial possessions--there was no major flaws with their "scheme". Once Toronto lost game 2--this effectively made game 3 a must win for them--and what does he do? He benches possibly their most effective player in the series--Jonas. Not surprisingingly--they get blown out. Stotts did a very similar thing with Nurkic in their first round series against the Pelicans. He's sees Lillard and McCollum struggling--and his answer to this is to limit Nurkic's role in the series until game 4. I don't think Toronto was going to beat the Cavs in this series--but Casey's coaching after game 2 was cringeworthy. I don't know if he deserves to get fired for it--but I'm not sure if he's the guy that can ever take this team past the second round.
His coaching all series was cringeworthy. Giving LeBron carte blanche to the top of the key with passing angles is just suicidal. He let that happen in all 4 games.
Doesn't really change your point but game 3 was the most competitive game. It's a tough decision when Love is essentially playing 5 for Cleveland, as Jonas has no chance there. Ibaka really killed them, he was terrible all series.
I work about a 3-minute skyway walk away from there. I should check it out sometime. See if there's any broken glass.Guess they need new office windows
I assume Thibs questioned why they were wasting cap space on 12 guys when he only needs 5 and things escalated.
I'll take free throws too, but only to extend it to the expectation that he could hit a reasonable % of 15-ft jump shots.
I agree to disagree. Toronto was up 10pts in the 4th quarter with 10 mins to go in game 1. They botched that game by missing easy shots towards the end- their scheme was fine. In game 3- they were down 14pts to start the 4th and down 15 at halftime. They played well in the 4th quarter to make it competitive at the end- but lets not confuse that with caseys game 3 scheme working. His scheme put them in more of a position to get blown out than he did to put then in a position to win. In the playoffs- you shorten ur rotations and play your best guys. Jonas was the best and most consistent player for the Raptors that series. The last thing you do is reduce his role.
I'm guessing the Fultz jump shot situation (and basically making him a different player) within the same organization isn't helping anything here.
No argument there on game 1. I posted after that game that I still liked Toronto in the series and they should have won that game - they generated a ton of great looks, just didn't go in. Just goes to show how small the margins are in a playoff series. I agree that Casey was pretty awful - smart people who I usually rely on to inform my opinions were roasting him on twitter for most of the series.
You have a good point- but Love also can't handle Jonas on the other end. You maybe switch to a 3-2 defense- but the one thing you DON'T do is take your best option and best mismatch out of a gameplan. At least Jonas risks putting Love in foul trouble. They were the #1 seed in the east- they didnt have to flush their identity down the toilet to adapt to their opponent. Torontos best game against the Cavs was easily game 1-- and that was the game where they stuck to what their identity was the most. With all that said- it does feel like there is a pretty solid commonality in our thoughts on this.
I think they should at least explore what they can get for Derozan. Maybe the Lakers panic after whiffing on Lebron etc. and make a decent offer. Lowry would be tough with that contract. Ujiri is a creative guy, I think changes are coming. He doesn't seem like the type to be content with a guaranteed playoff spot but no real chance to win the title.Bobcat10 said:
Jason Kidd 17/10/7 in his second year after being drafted.JuniorNB said:Magic rookie year:. 18.0/7.3,/7.7
Simmons rookie year: 15.8/8.2/8.1
In fairness, Magic continued to improve while Simmons is getting up there in age and has probably peaked.
It's so frustrating for him not to even consider it. Give it a good try and worst case scenario is you still can't hit a jumper with either hand.the moops said:
It has been mentioned above, but the specifics of his shooting were discussed by Brown today who said they will have a "candid conversation" about his shooting. I don't know how else to interpret it beside they will commit to which hand he will shoot with. i honestly think this has been the plan all along, and i think a lot of people may not agree with it or are frustrated by it (believe me, the pissiness in this thread over Ben is not comparable to the frustration of some of the Sixers' fan-base when he has a wide open 8 -10 footer and would just stand there), but i think Ben trusts Brett and this has been the plan for his rookie year. i am sure it was based on them being closer to a .500 team and maybe sneaking in the playoffs.
maybe not now since it's over but for a long time they did. My beef was they complained about others tanking in other sports but threw every excuse in the book at you for why it was ok for the Sixers. Even if you are a Sixers fan and didn't agree with it or questioned Hinkie you were called not a real fan. Now it's if you don't agree with taking Lebron you aren't. Also now with EMbiid walking off the court after game 5 with shaking anyones hand. The same people who cried about Brady are excusing Lebron on social media. If you are on certain pages on Facebook long enough you tend to see the same people commenting on posts. I've said for awhile Embiid is a talented player but he's incredible immature. He needs to be in the gym working on cardio and stuff and less time trying to make fans on social network sites. If he was on another team they'd be saying he was a poor sport a bum etc. MY point is I've been around 76ers fans long enough over the years that they might be the most whinest bunch of fans of one team in the city.
they talked about his jumper when they drafted him. I remember Brett stating a few times (was nice for him to take brunt of questions and not let the media sink their teeth into Ben just yet) that since Ben has never played PG on a regular basis he really wanted him to not worry at all about his shot, and learn the position of PG first since they thought the transition from college to NBA, along with that position change would take a commitment.
maybe. I am not as aware of the whole fan-base as maybe others are. i think no one cares about the Phillies unless they are good (so yes a portion is front-runner, and i definitely am because baseball is boring), and Flyers fans have their own characteristics too. i do agree with you about there being a difference between fans of the Sixers the last 4-5 years and the one's who jumped on this year. But at this point, we are all in the same boat.
I'm more so talking about fans in general with the 76ers. I would say theres maybe 8-10k who are big fans. The people who accounted for most of the attendance during their Tanking. Before I forget I hated people referring to the Tank as "The Process" and hearing analyst all year especially national people refer to it bugged me especially when many called the team out while it was going on.maybe. I am not as aware of the whole fan-base as maybe others are. i think no one cares about the Phillies unless they are good (so yes a portion is front-runner, and i definitely am because baseball is boring), and Flyers fans have their own characteristics too. i do agree with you about there being a difference between fans of the Sixers the last 4-5 years and the one's who jumped on this year. But at this point, we are all in the same boat.
and sorry, i got lost on a ramble too. really, only went to reply that yeah Embiid is immature. Many 22-23 year-old people are to varying degrees. His diet and other things needs to get sharper, and i was pleased to hear him admit it in his press-conference. he is aware, just not a huge need right now. I do think he will get there, and having a guy like Lebron (doesn't matter at all how people think he is, can't deny the fact that the guy has learned to care for his body and the longevity of an NBA career) would probably benefit Embiid quite a bit. I think fans don't care a ton because he has time to get there.
As for caring about the not shaking hands after the game, we are comparing an immature early 20s kid to a veteran closing in on 40. When i was early 20s i would say "f the world too" now little older with a kid, i probably think it out a bit more. And i know @Capella referenced earlier that my posts are often not objective, and yeah, during the heat of a game they won't be (probably outside of games too). i am a fan, not an analyst. Embiid is fine walking off not shaking hands, Brady is a petulant child who can't catch a pass. Double standard, sure. i am fine admitting it, but still support "my guy" and dislike the opponent
ETA: @DJackson10you must be growing on me. wrote too much to probably just say 1 or 2 things.
My thing with Simmons is he looks almost petrified to shoot. Even in college he had open looks and passed them up. Is this more then just a mechanical thing and also more of a physiological problem? Maybe that's why Brown didn't want him to focus on shooting? I'll tell you one thing though. If Ben can't shoot his whole career it makes it way easier to defend him unless 3 of the other spots get shooters to go along with him and Embiid. You'll see more people defend Simmons and the Sixers like Boston did.
there is some filler in there, but some truth as well good bud (at least i hope :fingerscrossed
I don't believe you.
cliff notes:
never laughed and felt depressed at the same time before. 
