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...]
Take a Look Inside the Philadelphia 76ers’ Locker Room
March 18, 2008 By 10 Comments
According to the 76ers' PR people the Sixers are the only NBA team that allows fans in their locker room. I don't know if that is true or just PR propaganda to shed a positive and unique light on the team; either way it is pretty cool they let fans in there. As you already know, Saturday I was at the San Antonio game. I went with my gf who got tickets through her college's (Franklin & Marshall) Philadelphia alumni chapter. (The Sixers' VP of Sales is an F&M alum.) They raffled off … [Read more...]
It’s March – Let the Madness Begin
March 3, 2008 By 3 Comments
Most people associate March Madness with conference tournaments that start in a little over a week and the NCAA tournament. But Saturday was the first day of March, and the madness really starts from day one of the month. There were some great college basketball games and storylines from the first weekend in March to get the best month of basketball started with a bang. Top 25 games decided by 6 points or less - 7 out of 21 games Games & upsets that impact tournament positioning … [Read more...]
Maurice Cheeks – Well-Deserved Contract Extension
February 20, 2008 By 4 Comments
That's right well-deserved! Maurice Cheeks received a 1-year contract extension, with an option for a 2nd year, that will finally put to bed the speculation he wouldn't be back coaching the Sixers next season. In the final year of his contract, the team playing sub .500 ball, and a new president & GM on board, many believed Cheeks would be on his way out or actively asking for him to be out like this guy. It was thought Ed Stefanski would want to bring in his own coach to lead the … [Read more...]
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