The game Sixers fans have been waiting for has finally come and gone. I had the pleasure of sitting in the lower level at the Wachovia Center directly across from the Denver bench for Allen Iverson's return to Philly, as evidenced by the photograph above. And the game was everything a fan could have hoped for. This makes two perfect 76ers' games in a row that I have attended. We got a great high-scoring affair, some fantastic plays on both ends, a very good game from AI and most … [Read more...]
Who Got Robbed? 2008 NBA All-Star Snubs
January 31, 2008 By 27 Comments
The National Basketball Associations is loaded with exceptional players that do things on the court we as fans can only dream about. So when the time comes for NBA coaches and fans to choose All-Stars, the 12 best (and fan favorite) players in the league, there are bound to be some unlucky guys that don't make the cut. Here's the Recliner GM's take on the players that did, and didn't get invited to New Orleans this season. East Starters West Starters Jason Kidd - … [Read more...]
The Recliner GM’s COMPLETE NBA Mid-Season Awards
January 30, 2008 By 27 Comments
With the NBA season passed its midpoint I feel it necessary as a true Recliner GM to give out some accolades - and stir up some healthy debate. With so much outstanding individual play I almost copped out and gave awards to both Eastern and Western Conference players. That would have appeased way too many people (not the goal) and made for a post twice as long as this already is. With that said, let's start the debate. League MVP Chris Paul- To me this is a no-brainer. Paul is the best … [Read more...]
20 Reasons To Start Watching The NBA
January 11, 2008 By 11 Comments
For all those people who have decided they are not fans of the NBA, that it's "not the same game it was," that the athletes are show-offs or you just can't relate to the hip-hop culture of it all; I feel sorry for you. Right now the NBA has the most talent it's had in years. It has young, exciting players. It has players who have already punched their ticket to Springfield, but are playing with the energy of rookies. It has morphed into a global game, with talent from countries all over the … [Read more...]
1-Year Anniversary of the A.I. Trade: Was it the “Answer”?
December 19, 2007 By 1 Comment
Allen Iverson doesn't seem to think so: "If I was still in Philadelphia, I don't think they would be in the predicament that they're in right now," Iverson said. "The way the East is, I would think that we would be right there in the hunt. . . . I look at (Philadelphia's) games right now, and it looks like a rec league game or an AAU game when you see the attendance there. It just looks dull." - Rocky Mountain News Exactly one year from the worst day in the history of me being a … [Read more...]
You’re the Sixers’ new GM – What would you do summer 2008?
December 17, 2007 By 10 Comments
I thought it only fitting that the first real post on the ReclinerGM Sports blog be related to big upcoming decisions for new Sixers' GM - Ed Stefanski. So let me start by setting the stage... Fact: The Sixers will likely be the only team with enough cap space to be a major player for a big time free agent next summer. Why? 22 NBA teams are either over or within $4 million of the luxury tax threshold. So what, right? You gotta pay to win in pro sports, right? Yes, but the trend of late has … [Read more...]
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