Comments on: Sixers Home Opener vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:21:12 +0000

Post #19 words and concept attribution: Loudon Wainwright III, singer-songwriter, tour de force and genuine riot.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:35:26 +0000

Poor worthless wealthy Willie; Mr. Guilty, that’s his name. He is the one, the no good bum; he does deserve all blame.

By: Morty

Morty — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:47:17 +0000

Hadn’t seen any Sixers play until the 2nd half of last night, and here’s what I saw in that small sample size. Brand looked better than advertised and was a major contributor in all phases, Sammy is still Sammy, I felt surprisingly decent about Lou’s PG play, Holiday flashed some ability, and kudos to Coach Jordan for not giving Green a mindless 20 minutes. That said, the Bucks are terrible.

By: jkay

jkay — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:49:05 +0000

Guest: i didnt say he did not have a good game. he played very well as expected but i noticed that every time he turns over the ball it kinda kills our flow on offense. its not bcos of just this game, the opener against Orlando as well. he’s our set up man so turnovers are much worse than missing shots.
good defense too; Redd is slow footed but deceptive and crafty.

By: L.A. Steve

L.A. Steve — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:43:19 +0000

Opinions about this year’s team, and last night’s game:  For the most part, it was a good game. Sammy was good on the defensive end. That goaltending call in the first quarter was horrible, that was a great block. He blew some ducks for sure, but his offensive game is surprising me. He’s doing so much more out there: putting the ball on the floor and going to the hole. using some fakes. His shot looks much less awkward this year, that fall away jumper from the baseline looked sweet. If he could just relax he’ll start knocking them down with regularity, all Sam needs is 10 shots, and 30 mpg.
After basketball, Andre should become a magician, the way he’s able to make himself disappear, it’s amazing. For too many stretches he becomes invisible, then all of a sudden, (usually in the 4th qtr), he wakes up and plays like an all-star. He needs to bring it earlier, and for longer stretches. Living in L.A. I’ve seen a lot of Elton over the years, so my advice to jjg and others who are disappointed in his play, have patience, he just needs some time to get back in the groove. After all, he has missed almost 2 years, and is playing with a new team, it’ll take some time, but he’ll get there.  I know it’s early, but I feel good about Lou at the point, his outside shot looks like it might be a little better this year.  Actually, his game reminds me of a young Tony Parker, I think he’ll be fine.
In closing just let me say I’m pretty optimistic about this year, we are deep and there’s talent 1 thru 12. I don’t think it’s going to happen, but, I just hope they don’t do to Rodney Carney what the did to Kareem Rush last year. Rodney has talent and deserves to be in the rotation, last night gave me a little scare.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:04:44 +0000

Which is more expository and representative of 76er team quality? 41 pt., down-by-6, raggedy 1st half vs. “aspiring” Bucks in home opener? Or “we’re better than them”, “let’s get it on”, gallopin’, 15 point-gain 3rd quarter? Or do the distinctly different displays, in concert, tell the same old story - up and down, and, ultimately, average?

Knicks game tonight should prove to be more interesting, an indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden … harking back to the days of Jim Beatty, Jim Ryan, Kip Keino, Marty Liquori and the late Steve Prefontaine.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:56:04 +0000

Brian - "tight budget" to me means no roster flexibility and no room to take advantage of an opportunity should one arise. What does it mean in that power rankings write-up: at this point I think most people think Elton Brand will become if he is not already a sunk cost.

But specifically say for example this team really plays well under Jordan and are running 4th in the East. They wouldn't be in position to make a game changing move before the playoffs to give them a better chance to really compete with Boston (the team I think is by far the best in the East) and to a lesser degree Cleveland or Orlando.

That would be the short term view of "tight budget."

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:14:42 +0000

Pete, Elton Brand is a lot like Chris Webber - full of hooey. He’s been “ready” on camera for 2 years now to “bring it”… he’s brought it alright. Pulled a fast one on Dunleavy; is not pullin’ much for Sixers. His rumored great work ethic bears little fruit. They could’ve acquired Clem Cadiddlehopper for a lot less.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:48:29 +0000

suede, Defensively speaking, reading and positioning and sheer physical toughness are as important as quickness in the science & art of stopping others. Lou Williams is quick. Who does he stop? AI, once quick as a blink, was a defensive liabilty. Willie will wait his turn and serve, again, in underappreciated ways. Ivey and Holiday do offer some nice positives – shooting, not one of them.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:29:48 +0000

DaveT., looks like this p.g. crop may live up to its billing; your boy Flynn is playing well. It seemed Carney brought in a defensive energy the other night, a backcourt of he and either Ivey or Jrue hopefully can lock down somebackcourts for short stretches.