The 2014 NBA draft for the Philadelphia 76ers was headlined by their blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, where they dealt their all star point guard, Jrue Holiday, for Nerlens Noel and a 2014 (top-five protected) first round draft pick, which currently sits in the 8-10 range. They also drafted a guy, Michael Carter-Williams, […]
Read more "From Iran and Turkey with Love: Sixers Edition"Right now, the Philadelphia 76ers are projected to snag the second overall pick. The last time we had that selection, well, you know the rest. He’s not in Philly anymore. Evan Turner could have been something special with the Sixers, much like his days with Ohio State, but what the hell held him back? Why […]
Read more "2014 NBA Draft: Who Fits on the Sixers?"You, the fan, now have the ability to express your feelings towards your Philadelphia 76ers. In a broad poll called “Stay or Go,” philly.com constructed a voting system, where you and I can vote on who should leave or stay in Philly. The numbers are quite interesting. The Sixers’ players and personnel are placed under review […]
Read more "“Stay or Go;” the Fan’s View of the 76ers"When the Sixers need a big shot, they look no further than Lou Williams. Although the Sixers’ fifth-year guard may seem like a veteran, compared to the likes of 20-year-old fledgling, Jrue Holiday, people seem to forget the fact that Williams is basically still a kid. In comparison to most athletes his age, number 23 plays […]
Read more "Young, but Experienced; the Present, Past and Future of Lou Williams"Hey, LeBron, take your talents somewhere else. With eight seconds left, Lou Williams hit a deep three to help give the Sixers an 86-82 win to avoid the sweep and send the series back to Miami. Lou Williams was clutch, scoring eleven of his seventeen points in a fourth quarter where the Heat led by […]
Read more "Sixers Survive and Force Game Five."By now, it’s well known that the Philadelphia 76ers need a little extra help in order to climb over the hump of mediocrity. A projected sixteenth overall draft pick most likely won’t take Philly to the next level, so let’s focus in on free agency. Unless you’re a fan of large, unathletic centers, with a double-zero […]
Read more "Hot Items on the Free Agent Market for the Philadelphia 76ers"Once again, Philadelphia fans have more of a reason to focus on the Flyers’ playoff run and the Phillies’ regular season. At one moment, the 76ers have you jumping for joy and the next, thousands of fans are utterly defeated. This was the case after Thursday night’s 100-94 loss to the Miami Heat. There’s no […]
Read more "Wade and LeBron Too Much as Philadelphia is Burried into a 3-0 Ditch"
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