1 minute ago, DaEagles4Life said:

I think Scoot is Russ 2.0. Top 2 picks are stars picks in my opinion. 

Westbrook with shooting ability. Incredible player.

But its clear already, that Wembanyama is on another level. And thats an extraordinary understatement. 

He is just 18

 

2 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

on sideline? They told Krystle there is no more sideline reporter and they wont be hiring any.

I dont see Taryn's post saying she is on the sideline. 

Does Taryn know hoops?  What is that Devan gal up to?  Does she have the chops for Sixers Outsiders?  How about Natalie who left The Fanatic?  

7 hours ago, therealdawk said:

Does Taryn know hoops?  What is that Devan gal up to?  Does she have the chops for Sixers Outsiders?  How about Natalie who left The Fanatic?  

Outsiders is canceled. 

Is Maxey seriously about to take another big leap forward? My god the kid looks good out there. I have a feeling we’re going to look back and feel extremely grateful that he wasn’t traded. 

I know it’s preseason, but you can already tell all the offseason work is paying off. I legitimately think he’s going to be an all star this year. 

11 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

on sideline? They told Krystle there is no more sideline reporter and they wont be hiring any.

I dont see Taryn's post saying she is on the sideline. 

She's doing sideline for Eagles and Sixers home games 

 

This is on ESPN.com right now  

3 hours ago, nipples said:

Is Maxey seriously about to take another big leap forward? My god the kid looks good out there. I have a feeling we’re going to look back and feel extremely grateful that he wasn’t traded. 

I know it’s preseason, but you can already tell all the offseason work is paying off. I legitimately think he’s going to be an all star this year. 

His shot looks even better. I think he makes the all star team this year.

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Like, what the F 

 

1 hour ago, DaEagles4Life said:

Like, what the F 

 

Which is the proper discussion to have?

1. Is he the best prospect since LeBron?

or

2. Is he a better prospect than LeBron?

 

It seems like #2 to me.

We think Durant is a cheat code with his skills at 6'11''. Here is an even 6'' taller version of Durant. Who also blocks shots like college Anthony Davis.

 

9 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Which is the proper discussion to have?

1. Is he the best prospect since LeBron?

or

2. Is he a better prospect than LeBron?

 

It seems like #2 to me.

We think Durant is a cheat code with his skills at 6'11''. Here is an even 6'' taller version of Durant. Who also blocks shots like college Anthony Davis.

 

1  and 2. Lebron has lived up to the hype and then some so those are big shoes. 

Is not a good track record with knees with guys above 7 foot so that is a concern

3 minutes ago, DaEagles4Life said:

1  and 2. Lebron has lived up to the hype and then some so those are big shoes. 

Is not a good track record with knees with guys above 7 foot so that is a concern

hes certainly very skinny right now so the Chet Holmgren type issue exists. Chet is already hurt, to no one's surprise. 

Imagine that may happen to this guy at some point.

But whenever he finally gets some girth and hits the ground running, hes just gonna be amazing.  Youve got a guy with more defensive length than Giannis, more height and all of the offensive skill of Durant. 

Cant say what he will be as a finished product. 6ers could draft him and he forgets how to shoot like happened with both Fultz and Simmons.

But it certainly appears his ceiling is higher than both LeBron's and Durant's.

3 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

hes certainly very skinny right now so the Chet Holmgren type issue exists. Chet is already hurt, to no one's surprise. 

Imagine that may happen to this guy at some point.

But whenever he finally gets some girth and hits the ground running, hes just gonna be amazing.  Youve got a guy with more defensive length than Giannis, more height and all of the offensive skill of Durant. 

Cant say what he will be as a finished product. 6ers could draft him and he forgets how to shoot like happened with both Fultz and Simmons.

But it certainly appears his ceiling is higher than both LeBron's and Durant's.

Simmons knew how to shoot at some point?

6 hours ago, vikas83 said:

Simmons knew how to shoot at some point?

Yes.  Go watch him in high school.  His form was infinitely better than what we saw by year 2 in the NBA.

9 hours ago, vikas83 said:

Simmons knew how to shoot at some point?

He stopped shooting when he got to LSU. It's really weird. 

17 minutes ago, Gannan said:

He stopped shooting when he got to LSU. It's really weird. 

In high school because of his size and speed, he probably dominated on both sides of the floor. He probably took mostly layups and dunks but had the confidence to shoot because he was so much superior. 

As he progressed through college and the nba, that advantage shrunk and he had to learn how to adapt to continue to get better. 
 

Just as he was showing his ability to add multiple layers to his game, he was diagnosed with chronic back issues and mental illnesses. If it weren’t for those issues, he would be a top 5 player today. You have to feel for a guy like that. All the drive in the world, good person, love of the game and he gets hit with bad luck!

I was expecting laughing emojis but I guess my joke wasn’t that funny. I was being totally sarcastic. 

1 hour ago, Khani1 said:

In high school because of his size and speed, he probably dominated on both sides of the floor. He probably took mostly layups and dunks but had the confidence to shoot because he was so much superior. 

As he progressed through college and the nba, that advantage shrunk and he had to learn how to adapt to continue to get better. 
 

Just as he was showing his ability to add multiple layers to his game, he was diagnosed with chronic back issues and mental illnesses. If it weren’t for those issues, he would be a top 5 player today. You have to feel for a guy like that. All the drive in the world, good person, love of the game and he gets hit with bad luck!

He could shoot but some mental block had to have happened that he stopped shooting. 

 

 

3 hours ago, Khani1 said:

In high school because of his size and speed, he probably dominated on both sides of the floor. He probably took mostly layups and dunks but had the confidence to shoot because he was so much superior. 

As he progressed through college and the nba, that advantage shrunk and he had to learn how to adapt to continue to get better. 
 

Just as he was showing his ability to add multiple layers to his game, he was diagnosed with chronic back issues and mental illnesses. If it weren’t for those issues, he would be a top 5 player today. You have to feel for a guy like that. All the drive in the world, good person, love of the game and he gets hit with bad luck!

No. Go to youtube and watch his shooting form in high school (solid form) and then think of what we saw with the 6ers.

I think iirc he may have even still had decent shooting form in summer league.

It definitely changed a ton between high school, and when he finally played real games for the 6ers after his foot injury.

It was completely unnoticed because Fultz happened and stole everyones focus.

 

 

6 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

 

Not sure how I feel about him playing more..... It's not like he all of a sudden has a healthy track record. 

Just now, Bwestbrook36 said:

Not sure how I feel about him playing more..... It's not like he all of a sudden has a healthy track record. 

They are playing year round either way in workouts, pro ams, national games, or open runs. 

2 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

Not sure how I feel about him playing more..... It's not like he all of a sudden has a healthy track record. 

I hate it.

But Id prefer it if the choice is between France or USA.

 

Also, that france team is really nice. Batum, Fournier, Wembanyama, possibly Embiid, and Gobert.

🤣