Because that’s the only way to get a true height measurement. The league wants it.Why do we care what players heights are in bare feet anyway?
Because that’s the only way to get a true height measurement. The league wants it.Why do we care what players heights are in bare feet anyway?
Gives a common reference point. I suppose the league could have distributed standardized shoes for everyone to wear while measuring, but bare feet is easier by 10000x. Then if you want to know a guy's playing height, just add 1" or whatever.Why do we care what players heights are in bare feet anyway?
But again - who cares? These guys don't play in bare feet - we should measure them in the shoes they wear.Because that’s the only way to get a true height measurement. The league wants it.
And that never changes, right?But again - who cares? These guys don't play in bare feet - we should measure them in the shoes they wear.
You’d have guys wearing wildly different shoes depending on how they wanted their height listed, and you’d be right back where you started.But again - who cares? These guys don't play in bare feet - we should measure them in the shoes they wear.
Looked better than Fultz.Ben Simmons made a 3 tonight as Embiid begged him to shoot in blowout exhibition win. Score was 79-41 at the time. Stroke looked good. He was unguarded.
Actually, Brett Brown’s response to media was a terse, “He made a shot.” Next question. It was Belichickian.Ben Simmons’s shooting is one of the more bizarre storylines in the league.
I mean, everyone is treating that three like he’s the team manager with a disability whom the coach put in as some kind of feel good reward but then who actually makes the shot.
Except, it’s a professional basketball player.
Agreed. Insane defensive team.This team's defense is going to be bonkers ridiculous. So much length and athleticism. When your worst defender is Tobia Harris
He said the most talented team he's seen--not 100% sure he meant "ever" or was referring to what he's seen scouting this year.Before last night’s game, Brad Stephens said 76ers are the most talented team he has ever seen.
No, you’re right. It was an interesting comment. Brad taking the high road. Philly has holes that can be exploited and Boston is smart enough to take advantage as the season advances.He said the most talented team he's seen--not 100% sure he meant "ever" or was referring to what he's seen scouting this year.
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/sixers-boston-celtics-brad-stevens-ben-simmons-20191023.html
Either way, you're good.
Well, they won’t outshoot anyone.Mentioned this in the Cs game thread but national broadcast said something to the effect that Brett Brown thinks Sixers are bigger and stronger than everyone so they will ideally be playing from the foul line down.
I.e., they are taking basketball back to the 1990s.
Will be interesting to see if they can be efficient enough to make the math work.
Other than Simmons, all of Philly's starters are good outside shooters, and Simmons is a monster in the lane. They could use more shooting off the bench, but Mike Scott and Furkan will help in that regard.Well, they won’t outshoot anyone.
This isn't true, Embiid is the biggest bricklayer this side of Russell Westbrook and takes way too many of them.Other than Simmons, all of Philly's starters are good outside shooters, and Simmons is a monster in the lane. They could use more shooting off the bench, but Mike Scott and Furkan will help in that regard.
This picture is incredible. Oh, the places the memes will go...
After spending these past two seasons with Embiid and Kyrie who would have ever thought Horford would long for his days of sane teammates like Josh Smith and Jordan Crawford.76ers management hoped that Horford’s professionalism might rub off on Embiid. Not yet.
I lol'd.After spending these past two seasons with Embiid and Kyrie who would have ever thought Horford would long for his days of sane teammates like Josh Smith and Jordan Crawford.
Nope. Not me. Still here.Deleted a post that used misogynistic language and suspended the offender.
Multiple sources told The Athletic that there actually isn’t anything personal between the two.
Such a lame excuse. What was his reasoning to make this silly plea to relieve pressure off himself? Unless there is a roster shakeup they are still going to have the same flaws as they do today. The only change will be that they are no longer on a long road trip.Brett Brown said recently that he doesn’t expect this team to mesh until Christmas, at the earliest. It has been ugly so far. The defensive efforts have been uneven. That cannot happen with a team that shoots poorly. So today, on the road in Cleveland, they shot it well and defended.
it’s a long season.
Yeah this is exactly the preemptive expectation-setting I’d be doing in Brett Brown’s shoes lol. Sucks for him: he didn’t get the best groceries to choose from, and he’ll probably take the blame.Such a lame excuse. What was his reasoning to make this silly plea to relieve pressure off himself? Unless there is a roster shakeup they are still going to have the same flaws as they do today. The only change will be that they are no longer on a long road trip.
Yup. Raw 3pt %s matter so much less for spacing than the quick release needed to get those looks at volume.I do think they miss Reddick a lot. There is a big difference between having him and having a guy like Josh Richardson, who can knock down open shots but doesn't supply the same kind of threat where teams absolutely have to sell out to stop him from getting a good look. Not to mention that Reddick coming off screens would open up possibilities for the roll-men if the defense had a miscommunication in switching onto Reddick.
Yes I was preaching this all summer/preseason. It isn’t only Redick’s shooting it is his off-the-ball movement utilizing screens that forces the defense out of position and susceptible when Redick is used as a decoy.I do think they miss Reddick a lot. There is a big difference between having him and having a guy like Josh Richardson, who can knock down open shots but doesn't supply the same kind of threat where teams absolutely have to sell out to stop him from getting a good look. Not to mention that Reddick coming off screens would open up possibilities for the roll-men if the defense had a miscommunication in switching onto Reddick.
Thirded. The most important stat that no one is ever going to figure out is spacing - being able to cover space on defense (either by talent or instinct) and conversely, being able to create space for others on offense.I do think they miss Reddick a lot. There is a big difference between having him and having a guy like Josh Richardson, who can knock down open shots but doesn't supply the same kind of threat where teams absolutely have to sell out to stop him from getting a good look. Not to mention that Reddick coming off screens would open up possibilities for the roll-men if the defense had a miscommunication in switching onto Reddick.
The Athletic’s Mike O’Connor discusses Philly’s post-up tendencies in a pick-and-roll league, and concludes with this stunning analysis.
Final thoughts
I’ve touched a lot on scheme here, but the personnel is to blame to a large extent. Simmons coming into the year with absolutely no improvement has been a killer — they needed him to contribute something in terms of perimeter creation, and still do. Embiid doesn’t look quite right, and while the spacing in the post has been iffy, he has navigated that dynamic very poorly.
Without trying to overreact to 13 games, it’s possible this team simply doesn’t work as constructed. They might not have enough shooting and perimeter creation, and that’s an impossible burden to overcome. But at the very least, they need to adjust their scheme and improve their execution. Until then, we won’t have a clear picture of how good this Sixers team is, and whether or not it can cohere in the long run.
Thanks for the link. He does a good job getting into the issues with the Sixers over-emphasis on post-ups, which is something I’ve also seen when I watch them play.Here's the article for those that want to read it:
https://theathletic.com/1383694/2019/11/18/oconnor-after-a-disappointing-start-the-sixers-need-to-make-these-offensive-adjustments/