Comments on: Sixers at the Halfway Point

By: L.A. Steve

L.A. Steve — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:04:14 +0000

I expect us to have a much better second half, and the main reason for my optimism is Tony DiLeo . I’ve always put a high premium on coaching, good coaching is huge when it comes to wins and losses. I was never a Mo Cheeks fan, nice guy, good player, but not much of a coach. Tony, on the other hand, has impressed me. He’s a no-name guy who has brought organization, logic, and intelligence to the team. He also appears to have a strong knowledge of the game, from an x’s an o’s standpoint, and his a calm disposition is a definite plus. His background is somewhat similair to Greg Poppavich, in that he is an unknown who came out of the front office. Besides the proof is in the pudding, and the pudding, (win-loss record), is saying that the team is playing so much better under Tony DiLeo than they did under Maurice Cheeks.

As far as required ajustment mandated by Elton’s return. I would like to see the best players start. Elton at 4, Sam at 5, Thad at 3, Iguodala at the 2, and Miller at the 1. Drop Willie and Reggie out of the rotation in favor of Ivy and Speights.

As far as where Iggy plays, in my opinion, it should be the 2, he needs to be at the 2. At the 3 he’s undersized (6′6″), however, at the 2 he’s the prefect size. But more importantly, he needs to be on the court with Thad, who is a natural 3, not a 4. Having Thad at the 4 is another mismatch.

Now that Tony is in charge, I believe that things will go much more smoothly with Dre at the 2 and Young at the 3.

By: jjg

jjg — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:36 +0000

Morty: Chubby’s is the diner setting, has more character (and better taste) than competitor across the street. And, yes, it serves beautiful frosty beer. As I remember, the mugs aren’t especially pretty, but they aim to please.

By: Morty

Morty — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:27:01 +0000

jjg: Is it Chubby’s or Dalesandros which is set up like a diner and has beautiful frosty beer mugs?

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:35:47 +0000

Also, even though every game counts. I think there are certain matchups and meetings that we have to really focus on and approach those games like a playoff series: Miami, Detroit, and Atlanta. We must win all of those matchups in case of a tie-breaker(s).

So far:
v.s Atlanta (1-1) –should have been 2-0 with Thad’s great work.
(next meeting: 3/31 at HOME)

v.s Detroit (1-0)– we know AI very well.
(next meetings: 3/29 @ DET, 4/4 at HOME)

v.s Miami (0-1)– I doubt Iggy will score only two points next time.
(next meetings: 2/7 at HOME, 2/21 @ MIA, 3/15 at HOME)

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:24:47 +0000

With Brand, our team’s rebounding was tremendous! If this is true with more rebounds, you get more possessions. Generally, with more possessions, you win games. Now with Tony DiLeo, who diagrams plays brilliantly, can utilize those extra possessions more.

Also with Brand, it adds another one-on-one defender in the paint along with Dalembert. That way, our guards and forwards can focus more on chasing players off the three point lines and take contested twos. Again, it would give each person on the team accountability on the defensive end. Our excessive double-teams get us into a heap of trouble, thus allowing more threes from the opposition.

By: Dean H

Dean H — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:21:20 +0000

Dannie and Tom,
Thank you for putting some balance into Tony and Larry discussion. Got caught up in it and now see it is way too early. Given that, I am alot happier w/ Tony than I was with Mo this year. I believe the sixers will thrive w/ Elton back in the lineup. More D rebounds equals more transition points in my mind.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:18:09 +0000

oops … you’re

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:16:11 +0000

Your welcome. Have a great time, bski! … remember those fries on the side. Hope you see a good one.

By: bski

bski — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:04:59 +0000

jjg….Heading out the door right now on our way to tonight’s game. Just wanted to let you know we’re stopping at Chubby’s Steaks again. This is the first time my wife will try them. I’ll let you know if she is of the same mind as we are. Thanks again for the recommendation.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:53:03 +0000

Bulging disc? I know first-hand whatof they speak. Must be nice to be pampered. Galinari & medical staff, herniated heads … actually, business caution; dollars at drain’s edge. Doggone it, was looking forward to seeing him play.