Comments on: Sixers/Celtics Recap and Moving On

By: RRose

RRose — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:10:05 +0000

Reports, Brand out for season.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:59:52 +0000

Jkay – About Phoenix. It’s been rumored that Kerr and management haven’t been happy with Amare’s progress especially on the defensive end and on the boards. I think they are in the tank deciding if they want to blow it up completely and start fresh. Also they have to factor in that Amare could choose to just bounce as a free agent and leave them with nothing in return. If they go that route Phoenix would be a desirable location for free agents.

By: jkay

jkay — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:29:34 +0000

Dannie: writing a post bout the last play of the game is not helping much. everyone is just lingering and complaining bout one play. how many times has the sixers D broken down to allow a wide open 3 (Thad being culprit 75% of the time)? its a lot. what made you think tuesday would be different? this is not constructive; i guess that play embodies our faults and weaknesses, sort of, but its not gonna change anytime soon so no reason getting amped up bout it. it is what it is. if somehow he had rimmed, there would be instant amnesia and a headline showing the scrappy 6ers halting the win streak.

Can’t believe Young said that? Gotta read the Fagan article. Wow! well least he’s showing his age.

I kinda enjoyed the Celts game even wit that shot. Iggy was celebrating a lil too much after the shot over pierce. well he’s still young, guess he’s not done that much. was a good feeling for a while. was suprised PP didnt take the shot himself and passed. old pierce wud have done so pronto to stick it in dala’s face. 2 tough losses! say what you will bout being undisciplined, they are resilient, they will come out strong against pesky Pacers.

Lost in all the drama was Brand benched for most of game. missing today’s game. hmmm…

Brian: everyone say Phoenix has a fleeting chance at title and the old guys, shaq and Nash would hang it up soon, why would they trade away their ONLY legit YOUNG player (all-star) for anybody at all? does that make sense to any GM.

have fun wit the trade talk ppl (guess we’re back to that now). I am enjoying the games still. They may not move that quick, but they are learning some new tricks, progress is steady, albeit not fast enough to do much, but i’ll take that.

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:24:16 +0000

They have Jermaine O’Neal’s nearly $23 million salary coming off the book the summer of 2010 already. Bargnani will be a restricted free agent that summer as well so his $6.5 can come off if the Raptors so choose.

Calderon is a piece they need in place so Toronto even has a team with a couple solid players in place to surround Bosh with.

Sam could work there if he accepts his role as just a rebounder and defender. They could use some more help on the defensive end inside, but they won’t take his salary for the exact reason you mentioned above. That can’t have too much salary if they want to make a big offer to Bosh and Sam’s contract runs until the summer of 2011. Right now Toronto only has two players under contract for the 2011 season.

By: RRose

RRose — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:06:27 +0000

Isn’t Bosh one of those high profile 2010 Free Agents? Miller money comes off the books I’m sure they will need a ton of money to keep Bosh from going some place else. Just a thought.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:54:45 +0000

Elton Brand will miss today's game against the Pacers. http://csnphilly.com/pages/landing_homepage/?Sixers-Minus-Brand-Tonight-vs-Indiana=1&blockID=38731&feedID=717

By: Dannie

Dannie — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:38:34 +0000

RRose - I don't see why Toronto does that deal. I am pretty sure they really like Calderon next to Bosh is probably last on the list of guys they would trade unless they get back an all-star.

By: jjg

jjg — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:16:33 +0000

OK, that’s an option, trail or bait once ball gets to Allen’s hands. But in Tuesday situation, Sixers gotta have a defender who is smart enough and able to deny Allen that corner catch/opportunity through focus, anticipation, playing passing angles effectively. As Allen was #1 or #2 weapon, assigned defender should’ve been in his shirt.

As for switching, that only adds to decision-making. Should keep
things simple for an immature team, especially in pressure situations. If switching was the bench call, Ivey failed at it, and Dalembert failed at it - why? Were all aware of strategy as ball was inbounded? If so, why wasn’t it played out that way? Sam had a perfect view to see Young in trouble, Allen sliding open in corner; an instinctive player would’ve gotten out to better contest the shot in clock-down situation.

By: RRose

RRose — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:45:21 +0000

Ok, have to admit this wasn’t put into the trade machine but my ideal trade would be. Sam/A Miller to Toronto for Bargnani/Calderon. What that does is allow perimeter shooting from the center spot and the pg. Sixers get much younger at the pg spot and opens the floor for slashers like iggy and thad. If there has to be a conditional 2nd round pick in there to make up money so be it. This will also allow a health EB get in the post with less double teams with shooters on the floor.

By: Tom Moore

Tom Moore — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:42:41 +0000

When defending Allen in that situation, it’s best to do the opposite of what is taught (stay between your man and the basket). A defend needs to trail Allen to try to force him to drive, where he’s less dangerous.

Switching worked well at the end of the Houston game (Dalembert sliding over to block McGrady’s 3-pointer following a top-of-the-key pick from Yao), but backfired vs. Boston.