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[DefenseWinsChamps]

This is where depth is simultaneously overrated and underrated:
- having depth (and a good system) allows us to play hard almost every night, which means we will rack up a lot of wins. Especially against bad teams.
- having depth in the playoffs means a lot less when top guys are playing longer minutes and all teams are playing hard.

I have faith this will be a fun and winning regular season. I believe we could even have a top 2 seed by season end. Unfortunately, I have low confidence this team can get out of the 2nd round despite HCA

TP I agree with this. They are very similar to last years team I feel although maybe slightly better depending on Robinson.  The high playoff ceiling is not there barring a pretty big leap from Hugo Walsh or Queta which I do not see coming.

I think Steven?s has rightly evaluated the modern  NBA. Teams like the Pacers were in a similar situation and almost won it a few years ago.

The biggest weakness to me is the fifth starter.

[tenn_smoothie]

This is where depth is simultaneously overrated and underrated:
- having depth (and a good system) allows us to play hard almost every night, which means we will rack up a lot of wins. Especially against bad teams.
- having depth in the playoffs means a lot less when top guys are playing longer minutes and all teams are playing hard.

I have faith this will be a fun and winning regular season. I believe we could even have a top 2 seed by season end. Unfortunately, I have low confidence this team can get out of the 2nd round despite HCA

TP I agree with this. They are very similar to last years team I feel although maybe slightly better depending on Robinson.  The high playoff ceiling is not there barring a pretty big leap from Hugo Walsh or Queta which I do not see coming.

I think Stevens has rightly evaluated the modern  NBA. Teams like the Pacers were in a similar situation and almost won it a few years ago.

The biggest weakness to me is the fifth starter.

Biggest weakness, especially come playoff time, is Coach Joe Mazzulla.

Yes, Brad has done well managing the roster. He is blind regarding his evaluation of the head coach.

[Goldstar88]

This is where depth is simultaneously overrated and underrated:
- having depth (and a good system) allows us to play hard almost every night, which means we will rack up a lot of wins. Especially against bad teams.
- having depth in the playoffs means a lot less when top guys are playing longer minutes and all teams are playing hard.

I have faith this will be a fun and winning regular season. I believe we could even have a top 2 seed by season end. Unfortunately, I have low confidence this team can get out of the 2nd round despite HCA

TP I agree with this. They are very similar to last years team I feel although maybe slightly better depending on Robinson.  The high playoff ceiling is not there barring a pretty big leap from Hugo Walsh or Queta which I do not see coming.

I think Stevens has rightly evaluated the modern  NBA. Teams like the Pacers were in a similar situation and almost won it a few years ago.

The biggest weakness to me is the fifth starter.

Biggest weakness, especially come playoff time, is Coach Joe Mazzulla.

Yes, Brad has done well managing the roster. He is blind regarding his evaluation of the head coach.

[Redz]

This is where depth is simultaneously overrated and underrated:
- having depth (and a good system) allows us to play hard almost every night, which means we will rack up a lot of wins. Especially against bad teams.
- having depth in the playoffs means a lot less when top guys are playing longer minutes and all teams are playing hard.

I have faith this will be a fun and winning regular season. I believe we could even have a top 2 seed by season end. Unfortunately, I have low confidence this team can get out of the 2nd round despite HCA

TP I agree with this. They are very similar to last years team I feel although maybe slightly better depending on Robinson.  The high playoff ceiling is not there barring a pretty big leap from Hugo Walsh or Queta which I do not see coming.

I think Stevens has rightly evaluated the modern  NBA. Teams like the Pacers were in a similar situation and almost won it a few years ago.

The biggest weakness to me is the fifth starter.

Biggest weakness, especially come playoff time, is Coach Joe Mazzulla.

Yes, Brad has done well managing the roster. He is blind regarding his evaluation of the head coach.

All that depth will come in handy when we need a guy like Harper to step into the starting lineup in a Game 7 

[Goldstar88]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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[Roy H.]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Even if the beef is silky, I prefer this to all the hugging of opponents, etc.

[Goldstar88]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Even if the beef is silky, I prefer this to all the hugging of opponents, etc.

Wagyu beef, silky. I like a little spice as well.

[radiohead]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Even if the beef is silky, I prefer this to all the hugging of opponents, etc.

I have a felling the hugs, if any, will come after the game specially if Philly wins. If they lose, I wouldn?t be surprised if JB goes straight to the locker room.

[Goldstar88]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Even if the beef is silky, I prefer this to all the hugging of opponents, etc.

I have a felling the hugs, if any, will come after the game specially if Philly wins. If they lose, I wouldn?t be surprised if JB goes straight to the locker room.

There won?t be hugs between those two. Before or after the game.

[LilRip]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Unpopular opinion but I found it funny and entertaining when Scal and Drew were clowning JBs comments. Dude is saying some corny stuff in the most one-sided beef in recent memory ****

[Roy H.]

Celtics vs 76ers on Tuesday. Get your popcorn ready..

Kris Rhim: Jaylen Brown on if he?ll talk to Jayson Tatum ahead of Sixers-Celtics Tuesday: It?s nothing to talk about. He?s on his side I?m on my side.
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Unpopular opinion but I found it funny and entertaining when Scal and Drew were clowning JBs comments. Dude is saying some corny stuff in the most one-sided beef in recent memory ****

From an outside perspective, I think pretty much everybody involved outside of JT look stupid.  But, it seems to meet everybody's needs.  Scal is boosting his profile while carrying water for the organization, literally making stuff up.  JB gets to continue to feel like a victim, fueling his fire.  The teams are getting more fan engagement in the rivalry.

Drama sells.  It also can be a distraction, but both the Sixers and Celtics seem okay playing through the noise.

The only real consequence so far is that JB may get some boos mixed in with the cheers his first game back.  If he continues, though, he risks some actual bad blood with the organization, which could affect his number being retired, etc.  That would be a shame.