Comments on: Sixers vs. Clippers: New Year’s Eve Win Is a MUST

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:05:36 +0000

Jkay – We disagree. I don’t think Thad’s game is as polished as you do. He has no right hand, and his footwork on the perimeter is not very good yet. He often he travels when given an iso opportunity because is jab step and pump and go is unpolished.

Lefty hook is nice most times, rushed others. Athleticism is overrated. I prefer skill (shooting ability with range, post moves, handle etc.) not runners and jumpers.

He has developing game that if it all comes together could be special but polished isn’t an accurate word to describe it right now in my opinion.

By: jkay

jkay — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:42:34 +0000

Dannie: don’t look at stats or minutes or assertiveness. Thad’s game is so polished in what he does; the baby hook that ALWAYS falls in, the soft touch around the rim, the athleticism is even comparable to Iguodala’s. he has the tools to be a MUCH better version. if 3rd banana is his fate, then he will officially be a bust for me.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:01:56 +0000

I mean younger!

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:01:33 +0000

Finally a win, and thank God for Theo Ratliff picking up the slack for Dalembert. Dalembert has to show improvement because Ratliff is not getting any older.

By: sfw

sfw — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:55:10 +0000

Looked to me like Andre put a lot of spin on that layup he took. I think 1 time maybe but not twice. Players do miss those layups.

By: guest

guest — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:25:26 +0000

sfw,

I think thats what he is trying to do. Sometimes you don’t care about a goaltending because you are making a statement. I personally don’t like when players do that. Both teams are full of pro players who are more focused on making the shot, than whos trying to block the shot. But in Thorton’s case, I think he is trying to make a statement.

By: sfw

sfw — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:10:46 +0000

Throughout their careers Thornton and Thad will forever be compared. Physically, Thornton is I think 3 years ahead of Thad. Like Thortons physical power game but I think over the long haul Thad will become a better well rounded player once he gets stronger. Don’t understand Thornton’s obvious goal tending blocks off the backboard. He did that in another Sixer/LA games. Does he just want to put that in the players heads?

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:00:52 +0000

Greek - Why? Because he had a good game?

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:30:58 +0000

Didn’t get a chance to watch much of the game last night was partying with Pete for New Years. Saw bits and pieces of it and followed the play-by-play on my phone a bit. Looks like Igoudala had his best 4th quarter of the season scoring 14 points which included 10-10 from the foul line.

Thad returned to form making 10-14 shots from the field (still very disturbing that he doesn’t get to the line at all).

The Sixers beat a team that shot the ball worse than they did. I will take it.

By: The Greek

The Greek — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:11:08 +0000

Thad Young will be more then a 3rd banana Dannie!