Comments on: Sixers Lose Again – What’s New

By: L.A. STEVE

L.A. STEVE — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:51:08 +0000

Just saw on ESPN where Maurice Cheeks got fired. My initial response is GREAT! I hate to see him lose his job, but this team was going nowhere. In my opinion, he had no concept of coaching offense, everything was one-on-one, and his defense always led to mismatches and easy baskets. I don’t know if Tony can coach, but I’m pretty sure we’ll be better off than we are now. This move will make tonight’s game much more interesting.

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:18:20 +0000

Dannie Haven’t seen Rush enough to draw a conclusion but he doesn’t excite. My comments were based on what I’ve observed in his limited Sixer minutes and one game last year as Pacer where he contributed to win over Sixers. You may be right; could be a piece, a specialist, if used properly, I don’t know. 4th team; career 40% FG, 36% 3 PT, 70 FT isn’t impressive. With team in disarray, can’t hurt to give a reputed shooter a more extended look. But with Rush, Marshall & Brand on court at same time, gonna need King Kong & Godzilla alongside to defend.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:30:42 +0000

JJG - I argue we have little clue what Rush can do. I don’t think he is the “answer” but could he be a solid contributor is all I ask. We are one of three teams at the bottom of the league at 30% from three. We are 9-14 and in the bottom of the division. I’d just like to see Marshall and Rush on the court at the same time for a few minutes to see if that opens some space for Brand, driving lanes and give better spot up kick out options. I just want to see it. If it doesn’t work so be it. We try something else. But more of the same isn’t working right now either.

By: guest

guest — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:27:10 +0000

BREAKING NEWS:

MO CHEEKS IS NO LONGER OUR COACH

By: jjg

jjg — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 17:14:26 +0000

My take: Rush plays small. Game is limited almost entirely to the ol’ swisheroo, if he can get it to swish, which hasn’t happened often this year. Admittedly, it’s hard to find your shooting groove when you know you’re on a short leash and are looking over your shoulder after each miss. Still, I think you’re reaching for straws if you think he’s the answer to Sixers’ woes. As a player, what else does he bring to the table? Sorely needed: better coaching, better 2-way players.

By: The Greek

The Greek — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:40:24 +0000

I was thinking about sending him to the D league, god and sixers fans know that Cheeks wouldn’t play him! Is this rock bottom Dannie? Can we get any lower? How do other teams have shooters, guys who when there wide open for a trey nail it? Why is it when our guys shoot the rock we just expect it to not go in?

And how does it help us that our most talented player, Thad is coming off the bench? Are we going to win it this year? This team has dont nothing but shit on my hopes for the past 26 years. Might as well bring iverson back, because if were going to lose we might as well lose with some style.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:21:51 +0000

Greek - The Sixers could add a 15th player but remember only 13 guys suit up for the game. Rush/Theo/Marshall are rotating being that odd man out now. You would have to really bring in a player Mo/new coach/Stefanski loves in order for him to see the floor.

By: The Greek

The Greek — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:16:01 +0000

This team is a joke. Coach cheeks skill set is that he would be a great person to get a beer with and talk about the old days. As far as being a great assistant coach, unless he does the players dry cleaning, he has nothing to offer.

Kareem Rush, I agree Dannie. How freakin crazy is it that this kid hasn’t gotten any consistent burn?

Since we are making a b-line for lottery, once again like the good old days. The good news is that out of the top 30 prospects, 10 are pg’s!

Yeah, another season where at the 25 or so game mark we can start scouting the draft! Just like old times boys! Hey since teams are allowed to carry 15 players, can someone please explain to me why we only have 14? Would it kill us to try and develop a player, any player. Ed steff. sucks, until he does something to prove this theory wrong. Make your move ed, come on dude get off your ass and do something.

By: deepsixersuede

deepsixersuede — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:28:35 +0000

If I!m Mo, I pull out a small ,quick lineup starting tonight with Elton/Thad/Iggy/Willie and A.Miller and go with Marriesse/Reggie/Kareem and L.Will. and run, run, run; what does he have to lose?

By: jkay

jkay — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:52:13 +0000

noah: good call, the slower the game gets the worse the sixers look.
think Brand’s health is an official concern now.
Dave T: regarding trades i was hoping more for exchanging draft picks. sammy and miller cap space mean we can even land ben gordon [dreaming is healthy] i don’t think the team is a mess, i like to think of it as a puzzle, we have SOME talent we just need to make it work and ADD MORE. moment of clarity here; when i see a rookie like Speights on the floor, i realize that a lot of ur talent has been overvalued WITH RESPECT TO the rest of the league. that is why i know the hawks will clinch #4 seed. i am all for creating new holes so we can work to re-fill them as opposed to the makeshift scaffolds we stand on to brag about.
at this point all that can be said probably has. rest assured the coaching change will come, but even with that my hopes are not that elevated.
Thad was good-to-go today, why did he play jut 19 mins?
Cmn Mo u gtta throw us a bone!