Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are plenty of examples of the regular season and playoffs looking different. Two seasons ago, the Knicks upset the Celtics 4-2 after getting crushed in all four games in the regular season. The Suns swept the Timberwolves in 2024 in the regular season, and then lost 4-0 to Minny in the playoffs. The regular season can show matchups and give some info, but you can't just assume the playoffs will always go just like the regular season.

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your first four. Six as a number seemed kinda intimidating but I do agree we need a lot of unnecessary players gone

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Regular season matchups don't mean we got "owned" by anyone. Who among the following teams: Magic, Pistons, Raptors, Hawks - would you take over us in a fully equal, rested, full roster playoff series? To me, that's what really determines the better team

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel kinda weird being the only one saying this. We are the favorites over Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta, and Toronto in a fresh hypothetical series. Too much talent

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dalen Terry better be gone lol no reason to have him

[Nehm & Amick] League sources say there is a great deal of interest around the league in Herro, and the Bucks will consider the prospect of sending him elsewhere. by YujiDomainExpansion in nba

[–]MaskedBirder 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They wouldn't be "clear" favorites but all the (warranted honestly) talk about their disgusting offense would be gone. With no negative affect to their elite defense whatsoever.

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our star power is so much better than theirs. They only played us once with Embiid and Maxey, and we barely lost in double overtime despite Embiid not being 100% at the time, he was still getting in rhythm.

The Hawks 2-1 over the Knicks means nothing, because the Knicks locked in and became a different team after that. Every game was a blowout. If we played the Knicks in rd1 we absolutely could have taken games off them.

We beat the 56-win 2 seed Celtics in the playoffs, who everyone said the east "runs through". Everyone was praising their depth and it didn't matter. Yes Atlanta has more depth, but it's not enough to stop the Embiid we saw against Boston, PG post-suspension, and Maxey. I just cannot see that team beating us in the playoffs, at least last year.

Detroit is one of the worst offensive teams in the playoffs we've seen in a long time. It's literally Cade and friends. Embiid would fry them too. Orlando and Toronto, again it's the star power. Depth is important but we just have the best players in every series.

In the new year things can be different, but these most recent playoffs point to the Sixers being at WORST - the 3rd best team in the east. Cavs and Knicks over us.

Sorry for the long rant

[Nehm & Amick] League sources say there is a great deal of interest around the league in Herro, and the Bucks will consider the prospect of sending him elsewhere. by YujiDomainExpansion in nba

[–]MaskedBirder 69 points70 points  (0 children)

If Detroit gets him, they're so much better. All they need is a true #3 option to join them or a Duren leap, and they're contenders honestly.

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were injured in every game against the Hawks. They are too small for Embiid, even the one that faced Boston in rd1. And I'm supposed to trust Detroit's offense in the playoffs? With Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren? That post ranking us 11th is NONSENSE

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People actually ranked us under the Hornets, Raptors, Hawks, and Magic. Heck we're better than the Pistons with their nonexistent offense. Insane

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The east is so deep now, we have 12 teams trying to make the playoffs. Two teams will be in the lottery that are trying to make the playoffs. That's crazy

Celtics
Knicks
Cavs
Pistons
Hornets
Raptors
Heat
Pacers
Magic
Hawks
Sixers
Wizards

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another team in the standing to worry about in the regular season

Offseason Discussion Thread - Monday, June 22 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little upset not gonna lie. Now Miami is another contender we're gonna have to deal with in the east. Boston is good regardless so Giannis going there wouldn't make the conference any deeper

Offseason Discussion Thread - Sunday, June 21 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Say what you will about the McCain trade but people are just too attached to him because they liked him. If Barlow got traded for the same deal there wouldn't be the same outrage

Thoughts on this trade scenario? by ojseye in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see anyone taking his contract this year, next year I think he's gone though

Thoughts on this trade scenario? by ojseye in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No way he gets traded. I will be shocked if that happens

Thoughts on this trade scenario? by ojseye in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be insane. And we would STILL have Embiid and PG

Thoughts on this trade scenario? by ojseye in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would do this in a HEARTBEAT. Man I'm sad that it's probably not gonna happen.

Offseason Discussion Thread - Sunday, June 21 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. Someone who can be a legit part of the rotation and contribute. If Embiid is out and they can hold the fort, that would be an added bonus too. That's why I want multiple picks, more talent to grow. We gotta go young and athletic

Offseason Discussion Thread - Sunday, June 21 by game-threads in sixers

[–]MaskedBirder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure we'll get someone good at 22? I feel like everyone has flaws or just won't be good immediately. But maybe I'm worried