I like that he seems to be an offensive guy. looking forward to the phantoms pushing more of the pace this year
- Just5

He's certainly offending OB today.

He's certainly offending OB today.
- mayorofangrytown

- ob18

- ob18

Denial is just the first step.

Denial is just the first step.
- Doc_Sarcasm

Then admit whatever your problem is...........I have none today.

I wouldn't take an unhealthy player regardless of potential. It's too much of a risk.
Do you think the Portland Trailblazers regret taking Sam Bowie?
- PLindbergh31

Andre Gordan and Dante Exum arent Jordan

Then admit whatever your problem is...........I have none today.
- ob18

we're going to get you through this. its going to be ok.

we're going to get you through this. its going to be ok.
- Doc_Sarcasm

If you say so, I'm onto the 2016 draft prospects.

Andre Gordan and Dante Exum arent Jordan
- KINGKENZO

Bro, Sixers need to go out and trade for an elite player then sign two elite players. It's so simple

Bro, Sixers need to go out and trade for an elite player then sign two elite players. It's so simple
- PhillySportsGuy

Reminds me of what Barkley said about the Sixers, soon after he was traded. He was asked about the Sixers chances and he said that they were two players away from a championship. Doctor J and Wilt Chamberlain

Reminds me of what Barkley said about the Sixers, soon after he was traded. He was asked about the Sixers chances and he said that they were two players away from a championship. Doctor J and Wilt Chamberlain
- Jsaquella

That's the last time the Sixers had two legit stars on the same team

Reminds me of what Barkley said about the Sixers, soon after he was traded. He was asked about the Sixers chances and he said that they were two players away from a championship. Doctor J and Wilt Chamberlain
- Jsaquella

its a shame that the league and the cap is the way it is, but honestly look around the league at all the teams that are LEGIT contenders. They ALL have superstars that they drafted at the very top of the draft.

I hate tanking too, but in the NBA, unless you build around high draft picks, you will be in no man's land

That's the last time the Sixers had two legit stars on the same team
- PhillySportsGuy

Doc and Wilt were never on the team together.

Unless you mean Doc and Chuck, after they traded Moses for the white guy with bad knees, because Harold Katz was a (frank)ing moron

its a shame that the league and the cap is the way it is, but honestly look around the league at all the teams that are LEGIT contenders. They ALL have superstars that they drafted at the very top of the draft.

I hate tanking too, but in the NBA, unless you build around high draft picks, you will be in no man's land
- Crimsoninja

I'm with you, you need superstars to win a title. Look at Atlanta. Good team, plays well, no superstars, gets knocked out in playoffs.

its a shame that the league and the cap is the way it is, but honestly look around the league at all the teams that are LEGIT contenders. They ALL have superstars that they drafted at the very top of the draft.

I hate tanking too, but in the NBA, unless you build around high draft picks, you will be in no man's land
- Crimsoninja

Nobody should ever be mad at an NBA team tanking because like you said it's the only sure fire way to get players who can be that star players you need.

I'm with you, you need superstars to win a title. Look at Atlanta. Good team, plays well, no superstars, gets knocked out in playoffs.
- Jsaquella

yeah sorry i know you get it. wasnt necessarily directed to you. sometimes i just need to type it out.

Nobody should ever be mad at an NBA team tanking because like you said it's the only sure fire way to get players who can be that star players you need.
- ob18

yeah. its just a different animal than the other sports. I mean it obviously helps in hockey to have studs drafted at the top of the draft, but it's so much more about cohesion and coaching and the system. I mean Pitt has had 2 of the top 2 players in the world and hasn't sniffed a Cup in six years.

Doc and Wilt were never on the team together.

Unless you mean Doc and Chuck, after they traded Moses for the white guy with bad knees, because Harold Katz was a (frank)ing moron
- Jsaquella

I read quickly and thought it said Moses. Ma bad

That's the last time the Sixers had two legit stars on the same team
- PhillySportsGuy

Dr J and Moses.

Nobody should ever be mad at an NBA team tanking because like you said it's the only sure fire way to get players who can be that star players you need.
- ob18

It's also about getting assets to trade. Mid first round picks hold little value but high first round picks hold a lot of value. Sixers are in a better position to make a trade than if they had a bunch of average players

yeah. its just a different animal than the other sports. I mean it obviously helps in hockey to have studs drafted at the top of the draft, but it's so much more about cohesion and coaching and the system. I mean Pitt has had 2 of the top 2 players in the world and hasn't sniffed a Cup in six years.
- Crimsoninja

Well unless it's Edmonton and you get top picks & keep changing coaches. It just sends every players head spining

It's also about getting assets to trade. Mid first round picks hold little value but high first round picks hold a lot of value. Sixers are in a better position to make a trade than if they had a bunch of average players
- PhillySportsGuy

And at some point they need to go forward, getting assets are good but if you don't make good use of them then what's the point

yeah. its just a different animal than the other sports. I mean it obviously helps in hockey to have studs drafted at the top of the draft, but it's so much more about cohesion and coaching and the system. I mean Pitt has had 2 of the top 2 players in the world and hasn't sniffed a Cup in six years.
- Crimsoninja

Plus teams in the NHL, mlb and NFL routinely find all stars in he middle of the first round and beyond. It's much more rare in basketball

Nobody should ever be mad at an NBA team tanking because like you said it's the only sure fire way to get players who can be that star players you need.
- ob18

I'm not even mad at the sabres. You do what you have to do. The pens are just pathetic. Look at them. 2 freaking superstars one a generational talent and still the team is up for sale

yeah sorry i know you get it. wasnt necessarily directed to you. sometimes i just need to type it out.
- Crimsoninja

Understood. It sucks that Embiid was hurt. He was clearly the best value pick, and if he does get healthy, he could be an absolute monster. Hinkie has had little choice but to go BPA and stockpile assets for now.

He could have built a Hawks-like team out of the pieces like Holliday, Daniels, etc. But to win, he knows you need superstars. He's got two potential ones in Embiid and Okafor, and a potential Chris Bosh like third wheel in Noel. If Stauskas can find his groove, he could be a nice piece of the puzzle, too.

They're also going to have a poopload of first rounders coming in that they can use to stockpile more talent or potentially flip for an established guy.