5 hours ago, Khani1 said:

Embiid is cooked. Everyone knows it but him. He will continue to play as if he was 3-4 years younger. Even in his top shape and before his body completely broke down, this pace is not for him. He doesn't process the game fast enough and he doesn't make quick decisions with the ball. Add the fumble dribbling and still not able to pass quickly out of double teams and this is what he is now. He can still shoot it I'm sure but he has no jump anymore. If you can convince him to be a corner 3 guy for 15-20 minutes a game, he might be able to contribute to this team but good luck convincing him of that.

I had heard rumblings of moving him to the 4 and wondered why, then I saw him last night. Yeah move him to the 4 and have him shoot 3s.

18 hours ago, Khani1 said:

Embiid is cooked. Everyone knows it but him. He will continue to play as if he was 3-4 years younger. Even in his top shape and before his body completely broke down, this pace is not for him. He doesn't process the game fast enough and he doesn't make quick decisions with the ball. Add the fumble dribbling and still not able to pass quickly out of double teams and this is what he is now. He can still shoot it I'm sure but he has no jump anymore. If you can convince him to be a corner 3 guy for 15-20 minutes a game, he might be able to contribute to this team but good luck convincing him of that.

He looked like Webber at the end of career as a 76er. Painful to watch.

Who moves to the bench when PG plays? Oubre or Barlow?

I hope its Oubre.

Barlow played the 4, and PG doesnt really want to be a 4.

I could be wrong, but I don't think Embiid's completely washed yet. He's coming off a year off and he's notoriously slow to return from injuries. He's get better the more he plays, which will also help.

13 minutes ago, The_Omega said:

I could be wrong, but I don't think Embiid's completely washed yet. He's coming off a year off and he's notoriously slow to return from injuries. He's get better the more he plays, which will also help.

completely washed? probably not. If he can be like a LaMarcus Aldridge lights out mid-range shooting big, then that helps for some scoring off the bench. I think he can do that most nights. 1-9 shooting the other night, I dont think will be his norm. I used Bobi as an example too. That guy was a microwave scorer here with his shooting. But he couldnt move, so he couldnt be played on many nights depending on match ups.

Physically though? Completely washed looks probable. Pretty sure I saw a longer video on facebook yesterday, but this is the best I can find right now. He is glued to the ground.

2 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

completely washed? probably not. If he can be like a LaMarcus Aldridge lights out mid-range shooting big, then that helps for some scoring off the bench. I think he can do that most nights. 1-9 shooting the other night, I dont think will be his norm. I used Bobi as an example too. That guy was a microwave scorer here with his shooting. But he couldnt move, so he couldnt be played on many nights depending on match ups.

Physically though? Completely washed looks probable. Pretty sure I saw a longer video on facebook yesterday, but this is the best I can find right now. He is glued to the ground.

Yikes

2 minutes ago, iladelphxx said:

The only guy on that list that I want back is McCain.

At least until we see more Barlow and find out what he is. Was game 1 a flash in the pan? Or did the 6ers actually find a diamond in the rough?

George is trash. Edwards is looking like trash after a promising end to last season.

Watford may prove to be a useful player but Id only be interested in giving him some Bona minutes. I dont want to mess with the mojo this team had in game 1. That was fun to watch.

11 hours ago, HazletonEagle said:

The only guy on that list that I want back is McCain.

At least until we see more Barlow and find out what he is. Was game 1 a flash in the pan? Or did the 6ers actually find a diamond in the rough?

George is trash. Edwards is looking like trash after a promising end to last season.

Watford may prove to be a useful player but Id only be interested in giving him some Bona minutes. I dont want to mess with the mojo this team had in game 1. That was fun to watch.

I want to see Watford in this style of offense. He can be a faster, more mobile Yabu. Can't wait for McCain to come back. VJ 40 burger tonight! For real though, hopefully 20-24 points, a few rebounds, assists, and good defense.

Did anyone get hyped yet?

Im about to pour some iced tea into my Tyrese Maxey souvenir cup when this game starts!

My god Maxey is good.

1 minute ago, HazletonEagle said:

My god Maxey is good.

I didn’t think he could take his game to an even next level but he has. A shame we have the money we do invested in PG cause if you got another wing with edgecombe and Maxey they really could have a shot in the east.

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

I didn’t think he could take his game to an even next level but he has. A shame we have the money we do invested on PG cause if you got another wing with edgecombe and Maxey they really could have a shot in the east.

They have to find a way to trade George this year. Thatd be so big.

Just now, HazletonEagle said:

They have to find a way to trade George this year. Thatd be so big.

Idk who would take that contract unless you are also taking a bad contract back or giving up assets to unload him. Unfortunate cause we actually have good assets in terms of picks to deal and get that wing. Feels like we are likely stuck with PG until his last year of the contract

no defense. letting them shoot lights out.

I dont even know if Barlow is a good shooter or not. But I hate Embiid right at the rim kicking it out for a Barlow 3. Stupid. Not Nipples tied it because of that.

For as well as the 6ers shot, being up 3 points is bad. Better tighten up on defense in the 2nd half.

Hornets are playing D this quarter.

Our defense is just nonexistent.

So far like watching an eagles game. Start out excited. Then its frustrating throughout. Hopefully they find a way to win.

Maxey had a huge 1st. Then 2 points.

We got 20 from Embiid, and all of the fast guard play stopped and hasnt restarted. Embiid has disappeared from the game, and we are getting all Oubre and other scrubs. A little Girmes.

Its like we forgot we had an exciting rookie, and Maxey. Lets get back to those guys please, and maybe some defense in the 4th.

I love the 20 minute cap for Embiid and wish it would last forever, but they should really spread those minutes out better.