Official 2019-20 Philadelphia 76ers Thread

The Accountant · 10-23-2019, 11:19 AM

Discussion thread for our beloved 76ers! Big game tonight vs the Celtics.

tjforce · 10-23-2019, 11:26 AM

Yessss!!!!

Excited for this year.

What I'm looking for:

-Top notch team defense
-Some threat of a shot from range out of Simmons
-Embiid not handling the ball at the top of the key in clutch situations
-An answer to who takes the shot in the last 2 minutes of the game
-Which bench players step up to play well and contribute

Boo · 10-23-2019, 11:28 AM

Simmons hits a 3 tonight!

ballhawkdawk · 10-23-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

-Which bench players step up to play well and contribute

Matisse thybulle. Only thing that may prevent him from leading the NBA in steals is not enough minutes. His instincts for the ball are incredible. Just need his 3 ball to fall. This defense is going to be suffocating... absolutely demoralizing to opponents.

jcardstore · 10-23-2019, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Matisse thybulle. Only thing that may prevent him from leading the NBA in steals is not enough minutes. His instincts for the ball are incredible. Just need his 3 ball to fall. This defense is going to be suffocating... absolutely demoralizing to opponents.

I was really impressed with him. I just think they have way too much depth for him to get meaningful minutes unless he's great right away.

ballhawkdawk · 10-23-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

I was really impressed with him. I just think they have way too much depth for him to get meaningful minutes unless he's great right away.

Hopefully he gets plenty of garbage time minutes. In the East there are only a handful of competitive teams. He’s a blast to watch.

Karlsk7 · 10-23-2019, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Matisse thybulle. Only thing that may prevent him from leading the NBA in steals is not enough minutes. His instincts for the ball are incredible. Just need his 3 ball to fall. This defense is going to be suffocating... absolutely demoralizing to opponents.

His analytics in college were through the roof. I couldn't believe his numbers but when watching him play you can tell he's special defensively. A consistent 3 point shot and he will have a long career in the NBA. You can't teach his instincts on the defensive end.

Was ecstatic my Celtics took him, then mortified when they traded him to our rivals. Getting Carsen Edwards leveled this all out though lol.

gomiamigo · 10-23-2019, 01:39 PM

Thybulle will be the first or second guy off the bench.

It's funny that I'm not 'looking fwd' to solving our 2 biggest problems last year because they've already been solved in a manner I don't have to worry about.

1) We have backup PGs for Simmons who can actually play, plus Josh R
2) We have backup Cs for Embiid whether Horford or O'Quinn rather than the corpses of Monroe and etc
3) We have a deeper bench with Thybulle and Zhaire on top of the above bench guys!

I just want to see how they all fit together but that won't be apparent necessarily in 1 game or even 10.

I hope Simmons starts the game with a 3, make or miss.

Tc123 · 10-23-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Thybulle will be the first or second guy off the bench.

It's funny that I'm not 'looking fwd' to solving our 2 biggest problems last year because they've already been solved in a manner I don't have to worry about.

1) We have backup PGs for Simmons who can actually play, plus Josh R
2) We have backup Cs for Embiid whether Horford or O'Quinn rather than the corpses of Monroe and etc
3) We have a deeper bench with Thybulle and Zhaire on top of the above bench guys!

I just want to see how they all fit together but that won't be apparent necessarily in 1 game or even 10.

I hope Simmons starts the game with a 3, make or miss.

I have such high hopes for this season!! I mean after last years ending it’s super easy to look forward and forget. But at the exact same time, I think we definitely have a finals caliber team, especially in the East. We have the depth we haven’t had the last 2 years and I think that’s HUGE! Super excited! Let’s get that dub tonight !!

thor_rider08 · 10-23-2019, 02:23 PM

I am really hoping my man JCole comes through and produces with his improved/worked on defense...…..
After saying this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRSzuojkzq0) he had better come through and become one of the it factors for the team. I love the dudes game and constantly root for him even though no one knew who he was, BUT he had better shine this year! I mean #@#@#@#@ing solar eclipse this BI7CH!!

tjforce · 10-23-2019, 07:18 PM

Only 1 Qtr in, so not panicking yet, but the part you worried about is happening....

0-7 from 3.

Tobias needs to step up to be that guy.

WalterAZ31 · 10-23-2019, 07:30 PM

Not even halfway through game 1 and I’m already yawning

ThoseBackPages · 10-23-2019, 07:44 PM

BENNY BALL!!!!!

WalterAZ31 · 10-23-2019, 07:46 PM

Lol Simmons clanks both FTs.

tjforce · 10-23-2019, 07:51 PM

Way to finish the half....

love the aggressiveness by Simmons towards the end. Needs to keep that up and take more than 6 shots in the second half.

WalterAZ31 · 10-23-2019, 08:30 PM

Can anyone shoot tonight??

WalterAZ31 · 10-23-2019, 08:38 PM

Jesus. So many misses and turnovers in transition. They are very lucky Boston keeps missing FTs

WalterAZ31 · 10-23-2019, 08:43 PM

A lot to like with Thybulle. Unfortunately zhaire seems to be the odd man out

tjforce · 10-23-2019, 09:22 PM

Man... I savored that @$$whoopin.

Didn't even need Joel in the 4th.

Like the aggressiveness in the 2nd half outta Simmons. 16 shots a game is where he should be.

gomiamigo · 10-23-2019, 09:23 PM

Agree, Zhaire can be odd man out until he's game ready should play some G-League.

Love Simmons tonight, best player, 24-9-8.

hofcollector2 · 10-23-2019, 09:25 PM

Great win by the Sixers. I agree that Simmons aggressiveness is awesome. They will be one of if not the best defensive team in the NBA. Look forward to a long season.
Go Sixers!

The Accountant · 10-23-2019, 09:39 PM

Simmons the bright spot. Good game!

ballhawkdawk · 10-23-2019, 09:44 PM

Also a fan of how aggressive Simmons was. He seems very confident around the rim. Much better touch on some of those tougher close range shots. He’s too talented to not be this aggressive on a nightly basis.

tjforce · 10-23-2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Also a fan of how aggressive Simmons was. He seems very confident around the rim. Much better touch on some of those tougher close range shots. He’s too talented to not be this aggressive on a nightly basis.

16 shots a night is where he needs to be at.

He's been at 12 a game for his first two years, time to step it up. Another 4 shots will put him over 20 ppg, which is solid for a guy who will also be top 5 in the league is assists, top 20 in rebounds and play legit D.

gomiamigo · 10-24-2019, 12:52 PM

He also nicely increased his trips to the FT line last year, if he does that again 6.5 att per game would be in the NBA's top 13, he ranked 29th last year. It'd be Lillard/Luka territory for drawing fouls. Butler was 5.7 last year.

even at 60% that's a free 4 points per game plus all the extra fouls drawn on their D.

10-23-2019, 11:19 AM	#1
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10-23-2019, 11:26 AM	#2
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,649	Yessss!!!! Excited for this year. What I'm looking for: -Top notch team defense -Some threat of a shot from range out of Simmons -Embiid not handling the ball at the top of the key in clutch situations -An answer to who takes the shot in the last 2 minutes of the game -Which bench players step up to play well and contribute __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-23-2019, 11:28 AM	#3
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10-23-2019, 01:39 PM	#8
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,974 esmoney gomiamigo	Thybulle will be the first or second guy off the bench. It's funny that I'm not 'looking fwd' to solving our 2 biggest problems last year because they've already been solved in a manner I don't have to worry about. 1) We have backup PGs for Simmons who can actually play, plus Josh R 2) We have backup Cs for Embiid whether Horford or O'Quinn rather than the corpses of Monroe and etc 3) We have a deeper bench with Thybulle and Zhaire on top of the above bench guys! I just want to see how they all fit together but that won't be apparent necessarily in 1 game or even 10. I hope Simmons starts the game with a 3, make or miss. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

10-23-2019, 02:23 PM	#10
thor_rider08 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 4,239	I am really hoping my man JCole comes through and produces with his improved/worked on defense...….. After saying this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRSzuojkzq0) he had better come through and become one of the it factors for the team. I love the dudes game and constantly root for him even though no one knew who he was, BUT he had better shine this year! I mean #@#@#@#@ing solar eclipse this BI7CH!! __________________ The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve.

10-23-2019, 07:18 PM	#11
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,649	Only 1 Qtr in, so not panicking yet, but the part you worried about is happening.... 0-7 from 3. Tobias needs to step up to be that guy. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-23-2019, 07:30 PM	#12
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	Not even halfway through game 1 and I’m already yawning

10-23-2019, 07:44 PM	#13
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10-23-2019, 07:46 PM	#14
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	Lol Simmons clanks both FTs.

10-23-2019, 07:51 PM	#15
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,649	Way to finish the half.... love the aggressiveness by Simmons towards the end. Needs to keep that up and take more than 6 shots in the second half. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-23-2019, 08:30 PM	#16
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	Can anyone shoot tonight??

10-23-2019, 08:38 PM	#17
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	Jesus. So many misses and turnovers in transition. They are very lucky Boston keeps missing FTs

10-23-2019, 08:43 PM	#18
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	A lot to like with Thybulle. Unfortunately zhaire seems to be the odd man out

10-23-2019, 09:22 PM	#19
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,649	Man... I savored that @$$whoopin. Didn't even need Joel in the 4th. Like the aggressiveness in the 2nd half outta Simmons. 16 shots a game is where he should be. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

10-23-2019, 09:23 PM	#20
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,974 esmoney gomiamigo	Agree, Zhaire can be odd man out until he's game ready should play some G-League. Love Simmons tonight, best player, 24-9-8. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

10-23-2019, 09:25 PM	#21
hofcollector2 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 2,869	Great win by the Sixers. I agree that Simmons aggressiveness is awesome. They will be one of if not the best defensive team in the NBA. Look forward to a long season. Go Sixers!

10-23-2019, 09:39 PM	#22
The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,987	Simmons the bright spot. Good game! __________________ Buying: Cole Hamels 1/1s

10-23-2019, 09:44 PM	#23
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	Also a fan of how aggressive Simmons was. He seems very confident around the rim. Much better touch on some of those tougher close range shots. He’s too talented to not be this aggressive on a nightly basis.

10-24-2019, 12:52 PM	#25
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,974 esmoney gomiamigo	He also nicely increased his trips to the FT line last year, if he does that again 6.5 att per game would be in the NBA's top 13, he ranked 29th last year. It'd be Lillard/Luka territory for drawing fouls. Butler was 5.7 last year. even at 60% that's a free 4 points per game plus all the extra fouls drawn on their D. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards