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[Hovadipo 56,550]

Troy is back in D League?


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Rio Grande Valley recalled him today for the game. Bringing in the big guns I guess lol.

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Rio Grande Valley recalled him today for the game. Bringing in the big guns I guess lol.

You can do that? Seems odd


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[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,239]

Raptors 905 win the D-League Championship over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers  122-96.   With 1.8 seconds remaining in the game an intentional foul called on the Vipers that led to both benches clearing but nothing serious resulted as cooler heads quickly prevailed.

For the championship game, the Vipers got Troy back from the Rockets and he contributed 23 points.

Have to wonder if this might be CWat's last hurrah unless he goes overseas.  He's not gotten many minutes this year and even though the Raptors consistently maintained a 20+ lead throughout most of the 2nd half, he never saw any game action.

04.27.17

Playoff W/L

W/L

Min.

Pts.

FG's

3's

FT's

Reb

Asst

Stls

Blks

TO's

PF

+/-

RG Vipers

1-2

Williams

L

37

23

9-20

2-9

3-5

4

0

3

0

3

4

-19

Raptors 905

2-1

Sheehey

W

Out-Injury

Raptors 905

2-1

Watford

W

DNP

 

 

[Hovadipo 56,550]

You can do that? Seems odd


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I guess. The D League and NBA re-calling system is confusing to me. Seems like there's free-reign unlike the MLB.

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[Dalton26 16,892]

Larry Bird is stepping down as Pacers President.


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[Hovadipo 56,550]

Pritchard taking over decision-making again, and Bird staying on as a consultant. I wonder how this will change things if at all.

[Brass Cannon 24,891]

24 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Pritchard taking over decision-making again, and Bird staying on as a consultant. I wonder how this will change things if at all.

None

a fine example of team that isn't capable of winning because not capable of self assessment 

[KingPG21 6,587]

9 minutes ago, Joe DeLow said:

It's good that Bird is stepping down. But they aren't changing because they aren't bringing in anyone new in. Where is Sam Hinkie when needed?


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Yeah, super excited to have 13 win seasons, but hey at least we got draft picks. Looking forward to having rookies not play their first year, and play 30 games in their first 2 years. 

[KingPG21 6,587]

11 hours ago, Joe DeLow said:

I'll take that over being in the 7-10 spot yearly. Fixers have a much brighter future than the Pacers. All thanks to Hinkie.


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No they don't. I don't even get where this narrative comes from. Pacers went to back to back ECFs, Sixers haven't done jack ****, but hey at least they have two guys who have missed 2 and a half years of playing time out of a possible 3. Lots of potential, just because they haven't played so the ground is a great place to start 

[TheWatShot 14,176]

15 hours ago, Joe DeLow said:

I'll take that over being in the 7-10 spot yearly. Fixers have a much brighter future than the Pacers. All thanks to Hinkie.


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We've been hearing about what a bright future the Sixers have since about 2012 or so.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

The Sixers have stockpiled assets because of Hinkie. 2012 was the year before we went full tank mode. Injuries played a huge role in us not having much on court success as well as Saric not coming over for awhile. This was always the plan. We could have signed FA's to help win a little more but that results in less development for the young guns and lower picks. The Sixers are wanting to go playoffs or top 5 pick, which is exactly what we have done. Embiid, Saric, Covington, Holmes, McConnell & Simmons are all legit NBA players. Also have a pick swap with the Kings this year as well as the Lakers pick if it falls out of top 3. If it falls in top 3 we get their unprotected pick next year as well as our own and the Kings. That is 3 potential top 10 picks next year and a top 5 this year at least. You add 4 lottery guys on top of what they have already and the Sixers will be able to get a star or 2 if they want. Plus the huge amount of money we have to spend if we decide to add someone. It worked out exactly how Sixers fans wanted and thought, now it just comes to whether they make the right picks from now on and players stay healthy.

I actually want PG to stay with Indy this year so he doesn't go to the Lakers and that pick turns from a top 8 pick to 12-18 pick.

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[KingPG21 6,587]

53 minutes ago, Joe DeLow said:

You're talking about the Pacers past. Their future is that of mediocrity. Myles Turner and PG are the future. PG is still on the fence of leaving. Bad contracts for vets like Ellis and Jefferson. Suzerainty have arguably the most dominant big man in the game when on the floor in Joel Embiid. A future star in Ben Simmons. Dario Saric is the same type as Ben Simmons except with he can shoot. Plus they have the possibility of having two Top 5 picks this year. Yes, the Sixers future is brighter. MUCH brighter. Future is about potential not what happened 3 years ago with a team that isn't even around anymore.


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LOL, give me KAT any day of the week over Embiid. Ben Simmons hasn't played a second of meaningful basketball in the NBA, and Saric isn't overrated. Good lord

[KingPG21 6,587]

1 minute ago, Joe DeLow said:

Joel Embiid turned the Sixers into the best defense in the league when on the court. And just because Simmons hasn't played means nothing. His talent is obvious.


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What? Is there a stat out there to confirm that about Embiid, cause it doesn't even sound close to accurate. Actually being able to play should count for something, people thought Jonathan Bender was going to be great in the NBA, dude could never stay healthy. 

[KingPG21 6,587]

2 minutes ago, KingPG21 said:

What? Is there a stat out there to confirm that about Embiid, cause it doesn't even sound close to accurate. Actually being able to play should count for something, people thought Jonathan Bender was going to be great in the NBA, dude could never stay healthy. 

Here is the closest thing 

 

http://www.nba.com/article/2017/01/27/one-team-three-stats-philadelphia-76ers-defense-joel-embiid

 

 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,657]

Embiid is talented no doubt, but he has played 31 total games in 3 seasons. Maybe eventually he'll get healthy, but I wouldn't count on it. If all of Philly's pieces come together they might be good one day, but that's unlikely imo. 

[Dalton26 16,892]

Honestly I'd take the sixers situation over the Pacers any day of the week.


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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Honestly I'd take the sixers situation over the Pacers any day of the week.


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Anyone that says different is a homer!!

This time next year the Pacers will have Myles Turner, which is great but that is it!! Regardless of if Simmons played he was the number 1 pick!! His injury wasn't serious and the Sixers held him out on purpose or he would have came back in January. Embiid could have came back too, but why was it needed? They weren't making the playoffs. I was glad they just kept him out. He comes back with no minutes restriction next year. Dario Saric is not overrated lol that is the dumbest thing I have heard. Watch his tape or a Sixers game. He kept them in a ton of games even when we shut Embiid, Simmons, Covington and Okafor down. Richaun Holmes has upside as well. McConnell will be a good to great backup pg too. Add 4 lottery picks the next two years alone and that gives them a brighter future than the Pacers.

I am by no means a homer either. This time last year, I trusted the process lol, but wasn't sure we would get #1 or Saric to come over. Only thing that I ain't happy about is Noel being traded, but Justin Anderson has potential to be a solid bench player, so at least we got something. TWC is a good defender. Furkan is still overseas and Tiago Splitter will be there as a bench big next year.

Like I stated at midseason about the Pacers as their flaws, they settle for average. Trade draft picks for average players and pay them a ton of money to stay competitive. Now they have no potential players that can be even starters in the NBA. Like I said Myles Turner and PG are it. Teague and Thad who I watched with the Sixers for years and is not a building piece aren't taking them to the next step. They need to get a GM that knows what he is doing and try like heck to get some players and soon or PG is gone.

BTW saying you would take KAT over Embiid hurts no Sixers fans feelings knowing if the T Wolves said hey what will you give us for him, the answer would be almost anyone sides maybe a handful of guys. If Embiid stays healthy next year though there isn't a big gap and most knowledgeable NBA guys would take Embiid over A LOT of guys to start a franchise with.

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[Dalton26 16,892]

Anyone that says different is a homer!!

I may be a little bias because I hate the Pacers.

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

I may be a little bias because I hate the Pacers.

Lol maybe just a little then. Honestly though the Pacers may have a better chance at the playoffs this year with the rosters at their current state, but by the time the season kicks off they will be pretty close and the Sixers will have a lot more to look forward too. Should make it an easy call for anyone who knows the NBA.

I really like the Suns future as well. Chriss and Booker with Bledsoe and another lotto pick.

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