2013-2014 Sixers Season Thread

[MDS]

yup and yup

[General_Failure]

They've got you pegged, and so would she.

[SD]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/sixers/76ers-Anthony-Bennett-Kevin-Love-Andrew-Wiggins-Cavaliers-Timberwolves.html

So much for that idea

[PhillyPhreak54]

http://www.phillydailynews.com/sports/20140808_Source__Sixers_in_Cavs-Wolves_trade.html

[Seabiscuit36]

MDS is sitting somewhere crying.

[MDS]

its actually a good trade, but its pretty telling the twolves would rather have thad than him.

[Eagles_Legendz]

twolves are trying to sell that they can make the playoffs somehow. 
there are some rumors circulating that they're getting a Heat 1st rd pick back as well (the Sixers)?

[ice grillin you]

they are beyond delusional if they think they can make the playoffs in the west next year....if they can resign thad to reasonable money its a perfectly fine move...hes young and while he will never get better hes a really good piece to have on a good team

i just cant believe how strong the hinkie magic is if this happens

[ice grillin you]

Philly Gets Yet Another High Upside Youngster

One team that certainly knows how to embrace the full rebuild is the Sixers. Young was the last player on their roster with a proven track record and was their oldest guy at only 26 years of age. By ridding themselves of the comparatively old fart, Philly now has an entire projected rotation of first, second, and third year players. No one expects the team to be competitive this year and the players will all be given ample time to work through their mistakes without the pressure of having to be good just yet.

That makes this the perfect place for Anthony Bennett. Last year's first overall pick had the bust label thrown on him faster than just about any prospect in NBA history this past season. Admittedly, he was not very good at all, but he's far from a lost cause.

Among 78 first-year players last season, he finished 75th in win shares (-0.4), 65th in win shares per 48 minutes (-0.028), and 59th in player efficiency rating (6.9). He shot an abysmal 35.6% from the floor and 24.5% from deep and only managed to earn 12.8 minutes per game on a fairly lousy Cavs team. Sure, it wasn't great, but there were plenty of valid excuses.

His college-to-pros transition period was messy. Debilitating sleep apnea and a fairly serious shoulder injury caused the young Canadian to miss his first Summer League and start his rookie season out of shape. He also has a lot of unfair pressure on him to be good right away for being a first overall pick, but he comes from a terrible draft class and can't really take the blame for the Cavs selecting him there.

In Philly, Bennett gets to hit the reset button. He's the only serviceable power forward on their depth chart, so he should inherit all the minutes he can handle there next to Nerlens Noel. The Sixers run like they stole something (they led the league in pace at 101.62 possessions per game), so he will have a chance to put up fairly big numbers. He showed occasional signs of being able to stretch the floor with his long range shooting last season and has the makings of a good rebounder as well. He also looked spry and more in shape at this year's Summer League, so he could be poised for a breakout year in a Sixer jersey. With a future core of last year's Rookie of the Year in Michael Carter-Williams, Bennett, Noel, Joel Embiid, and Dario Saric, the future is starting to look pretty good in Philly, even if the present isn't quite there yet.

[phattymatty]

i disagree...yeah he didn't play well last year but i would love this if this is true. perfect scenario for him to get past last year and he'd be a great fit for this team if back in form.

[SD]

I read Bennett averaged a double double the last month of the season. Thad has no place on the current roster. Getting a young guy who can stretch the floor for him is a no brainer and a great move by Hinkie if it happens.

[MDS]

was listening to a pod that said noel cant hold weight...started summer league at 230 and went down to 215

the hope against hope is he gives them 60 games next season

hinkie

[phattymatty]

damn...can't believe he wasn't able to put on 40 lbs of muscle at age 19.

[Sgt PSN]

I'm even more surprised that a 19 yr old would lose 15 pounds after a couple of months of playing basketball after a year of not playing basketball.

[Rome]

I'm surprised someone hasn't punched all of you in the throat.