Comments on: It’s Time to Put ‘Sixers’ and ‘Playoffs’ in the Same Sentence http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-put-sixers-and-playoffs-in-the-same-sentence/ Philly sports blog for diehard Sixers & Phillies fans Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:50:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Philadelphia 76ers are ROLLING! — The Recliner GM Sports Blog http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-put-sixers-and-playoffs-in-the-same-sentence/#comment-768 Philadelphia 76ers are ROLLING! — The Recliner GM Sports Blog Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:50:00 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=83#comment-768 [...] supporting this team I don’t know what is. On February 21st I said the Sixers needed to do three main things to secure at least the 8th playoff spot in the [...] [...] supporting this team I don’t know what is. On February 21st I said the Sixers needed to do three main things to secure at least the 8th playoff spot in the [...]

]]> By: Philadelphia 76ers are ROLLING! « The ReclinerGM Sports Blog http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-put-sixers-and-playoffs-in-the-same-sentence/#comment-396 Philadelphia 76ers are ROLLING! « The ReclinerGM Sports Blog Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:23:30 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=83#comment-396 [...] supporting this team I don’t know what is.  On February 21st I said the Sixers needed to do three main things to secure at least the 8th playoff spot in the [...] [...] supporting this team I don’t know what is.  On February 21st I said the Sixers needed to do three main things to secure at least the 8th playoff spot in the [...]

]]> By: Dannie http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-put-sixers-and-playoffs-in-the-same-sentence/#comment-395 Dannie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:58:47 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=83#comment-395 Mike - here is the one thing I forgot to mention in the post. More than just money goes into attracting a top flight free agent. The other factor certain FAs look for is being on a solid winning team or going to a team that is on the verge of being very good, and the addition of said FA will spring board them toward winning more right away. That is the position I think the Sixers are in right now, by proving themselves to be a bottom tier playoff team, they are essentially saying "we are one really good player away from moving from the 8th spot to the 4th next season." I think that helps when trying to attract big-time free agents who are at a stage in their careers where its about winning. Early on in an NBA players career they really just want to get paid and prove themself individually. A player like Elton Brand has done that, now he just wants a solid contract and a place where he can win before he gets too old. Mike – here is the one thing I forgot to mention in the post. More than just money goes into attracting a top flight free agent. The other factor certain FAs look for is being on a solid winning team or going to a team that is on the verge of being very good, and the addition of said FA will spring board them toward winning more right away. That is the position I think the Sixers are in right now, by proving themselves to be a bottom tier playoff team, they are essentially saying “we are one really good player away from moving from the 8th spot to the 4th next season.”

I think that helps when trying to attract big-time free agents who are at a stage in their careers where its about winning. Early on in an NBA players career they really just want to get paid and prove themself individually. A player like Elton Brand has done that, now he just wants a solid contract and a place where he can win before he gets too old.

]]> By: Mike http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-put-sixers-and-playoffs-in-the-same-sentence/#comment-394 Mike Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:49:35 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=83#comment-394 Im not at all happy with them making the playoffs. I would much rather see them have a top draft pick that can help them improve next season. Even if they make the playoffs they’re going to lose in the first round which accomplishes nothing. Sure it will build character and give them confidence like you noted, but they seem to be doing that already. With the players available in free agency at the end of this season and a top draft pick they could actually make some noise next year. Sure they could still be a contender by just adding one of the premier players available (Elton Brand) in free agency, but a top draft pick doesn’t hurt either. Either way I trust that Stefanski will make some good moves in the offseason. Im not at all happy with them making the playoffs. I would much rather see them have a top draft pick that can help them improve next season. Even if they make the playoffs they’re going to lose in the first round which accomplishes nothing. Sure it will build character and give them confidence like you noted, but they seem to be doing that already. With the players available in free agency at the end of this season and a top draft pick they could actually make some noise next year. Sure they could still be a contender by just adding one of the premier players available (Elton Brand) in free agency, but a top draft pick doesn’t hurt either. Either way I trust that Stefanski will make some good moves in the offseason.

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