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...]
Sixers Handle Spurs – ‘Tough Stretch’ Becomes Win Streak
March 15, 2008 By 13 Comments
I am writing this post after getting home from another superb performance and win by our 76ers over the San Antonio Spurs. That means my head has not exploded - yet. In my opinion this was the perfect basketball game to attend when you are a die-hard fan of the home team has 3 main characteristics. Some exciting plays and moments. That can be dunks, crossovers or draining a few big three point shots. A comfortable lead that is not too large that you lose interest because the game is … [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...]
Sixers All-Star Weekend – Or Lack Thereof
February 16, 2008 By 4 Comments
Forgive me while I show my true "homerism" and rant about my disappointment/anger regarding Philadelphia's non-existent representation in the 2008 All-Star festivities. Rookie/Sophomore Challenge Why the hell was Thaddeus Young not on the All-Star rookie team?!? Can you say BULLSHIT. If you need a refresher on why he should have been playing Friday night check this out. Who would I replace for Young? Jeff Green. He has been nothing short of mediocre considering he plays 24.5 minutes … [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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