Jaylen Traded to PHI for PG, 2 First Round Picks & 2 Second Round Picks

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Not sure if this has been discussed in another thread. But did everyone see Jaylen's wildly petulant "next question" answer to the "who is the alpha" question at media day?

I am not the biggest Brown guy, but I disagree here. I think he handled that question fine and gave it the amount of attention it deserved.

Yeah, it's a dumb question that's just looking for clicks. Later in the season similar questions like "who takes the last shot with the game on the line in the playoffs", but that's a less dumb question and waits until the team actually sees how they mesh together

It's a less dumb question, but the answer from any professional should be "whoever has the best look".  It's why some of the most iconic shots in NBA history were hit by Kerr, Paxton and Horry.

It's something that I really haven't liked under Joe.  Tatum -- even with Brown -- was almost always getting the ball, and was almost always taking the last shot.

An iso, pound-the-ball, step-back three? 

My favorite, high-percentage shot!

[Vermont Green]

Not sure if this has been discussed in another thread. But did everyone see Jaylen's wildly petulant "next question" answer to the "who is the alpha" question at media day?

I am not the biggest Brown guy, but I disagree here. I think he handled that question fine and gave it the amount of attention it deserved.

Yeah, it's a dumb question that's just looking for clicks. Later in the season similar questions like "who takes the last shot with the game on the line in the playoffs", but that's a less dumb question and waits until the team actually sees how they mesh together

It's a less dumb question, but the answer from any professional should be "whoever has the best look".  It's why some of the most iconic shots in NBA history were hit by Kerr, Paxton and Horry.

It's something that I really haven't liked under Joe.  Tatum -- even with Brown -- was almost always getting the ball, and was almost always taking the last shot.

He wasn't asked who should take the last shot.  That is an easier question to answer.  He was asked who is the Alpha.  What is a good answer to that?  I don't blame him for not trying to answer that question.

I guess he could have said LeBron is the Alpha.  I think LeBron will end up being the Alpha on the team.  He can assume that role and take pressure off others.  At this point in his career, he places no pressure on himself, there is no need to.  It is a natural role for him.

[Vermont Green]

Not sure if this has been discussed in another thread. But did everyone see Jaylen's wildly petulant "next question" answer to the "who is the alpha" question at media day?

I am not the biggest Brown guy, but I disagree here. I think he handled that question fine and gave it the amount of attention it deserved.

Yeah, it's a dumb question that's just looking for clicks. Later in the season similar questions like "who takes the last shot with the game on the line in the playoffs", but that's a less dumb question and waits until the team actually sees how they mesh together

It's a less dumb question, but the answer from any professional should be "whoever has the best look".  It's why some of the most iconic shots in NBA history were hit by Kerr, Paxton and Horry.

It's something that I really haven't liked under Joe.  Tatum -- even with Brown -- was almost always getting the ball, and was almost always taking the last shot.

He wasn't asked who should take the last shot.  That is an easier question to answer.  He was asked who is the Alpha.  What is a good answer to that?  I don't blame him for not trying to answer that question.

I guess he could have said LeBron is the Alpha.  I think LeBron will end up being the Alpha on the team.  He can assume that role and take pressure off others.  At this point in his career, he places no pressure on himself, there is no need to.  It is a natural role for him.  And none of the younger players will be threatened by it as would be the case if say Brown tried to be the Alpha.  How would Maxey feel?

[Who]

Embiid is the alpha

(1) whether the others like it not
(2) whether it is right for the team or not

His playing style dominates all happenings around him. A young LeBron could challenge that but an old LeBron cannot. Jaylen isn't well rounded enough to challenge. Nor is Maxey. Embiid is the alpha with which the team revolves around.

[aefgogreen]

Embiid is the alpha

(1) whether the others like it not
(2) whether it is right for the team or not

His playing style dominates all happenings around him. A young LeBron could challenge that but an old LeBron cannot. Jaylen isn't well rounded enough to challenge. Nor is Maxey. Embiid is the alpha with which the team revolves around.

It's hard to make him the main guy when you can't count on him to be available. LeBron is most likely not going to play a full schedule either. I think the offense starts with Maxey. However, as he'll be running point, he's not necessarily going to lead the team in scoring.

[Roy H.]

Not sure if this has been discussed in another thread. But did everyone see Jaylen's wildly petulant "next question" answer to the "who is the alpha" question at media day?

I am not the biggest Brown guy, but I disagree here. I think he handled that question fine and gave it the amount of attention it deserved.

Yeah, it's a dumb question that's just looking for clicks. Later in the season similar questions like "who takes the last shot with the game on the line in the playoffs", but that's a less dumb question and waits until the team actually sees how they mesh together

It's a less dumb question, but the answer from any professional should be "whoever has the best look".  It's why some of the most iconic shots in NBA history were hit by Kerr, Paxton and Horry.

It's something that I really haven't liked under Joe.  Tatum -- even with Brown -- was almost always getting the ball, and was almost always taking the last shot.

He wasn't asked who should take the last shot.  That is an easier question to answer.  He was asked who is the Alpha.  What is a good answer to that?  I don't blame him for not trying to answer that question.

I guess he could have said LeBron is the Alpha.  I think LeBron will end up being the Alpha on the team.  He can assume that role and take pressure off others.  At this point in his career, he places no pressure on himself, there is no need to.  It is a natural role for him.  And none of the younger players will be threatened by it as would be the case if say Brown tried to be the Alpha.  How would Maxey feel?

Does every successful team need one, and only one, alpha?

[Vermont Green]

Not sure if this has been discussed in another thread. But did everyone see Jaylen's wildly petulant "next question" answer to the "who is the alpha" question at media day?

I am not the biggest Brown guy, but I disagree here. I think he handled that question fine and gave it the amount of attention it deserved.

Yeah, it's a dumb question that's just looking for clicks. Later in the season similar questions like "who takes the last shot with the game on the line in the playoffs", but that's a less dumb question and waits until the team actually sees how they mesh together

It's a less dumb question, but the answer from any professional should be "whoever has the best look".  It's why some of the most iconic shots in NBA history were hit by Kerr, Paxton and Horry.

It's something that I really haven't liked under Joe.  Tatum -- even with Brown -- was almost always getting the ball, and was almost always taking the last shot.

He wasn't asked who should take the last shot.  That is an easier question to answer.  He was asked who is the Alpha.  What is a good answer to that?  I don't blame him for not trying to answer that question.

I guess he could have said LeBron is the Alpha.  I think LeBron will end up being the Alpha on the team.  He can assume that role and take pressure off others.  At this point in his career, he places no pressure on himself, there is no need to.  It is a natural role for him.  And none of the younger players will be threatened by it as would be the case if say Brown tried to be the Alpha.  How would Maxey feel?

Does every successful team need one, and only one, alpha?

I don't know but it certainly seems to generally work out that way, at least in basketball.  Maybe the Tim Duncan era Spurs are an exception?  Duncan was not a typical Alpha, he left plenty of space for others to be team leaders also.  That is how I see PHI.  LeBron will assume the role but in a way that allows others be leaders also.  He is not threatened by them and they are not threatened by him.  No one will butt heads with LeBron.  But if Brown tired to be the Alpha or Maxey, or even Embiid, it would be different.

[Who]

Embiid is the alpha

(1) whether the others like it not
(2) whether it is right for the team or not

His playing style dominates all happenings around him. A young LeBron could challenge that but an old LeBron cannot. Jaylen isn't well rounded enough to challenge. Nor is Maxey. Embiid is the alpha with which the team revolves around.

It's hard to make him the main guy when you can't count on him to be available. LeBron is most likely not going to play a full schedule either. I think the offense starts with Maxey. However, as he'll be running point, he's not necessarily going to lead the team in scoring.

It doesn't matter how many games Embiid misses.

Once Embiid is there, he is the guy. The offense will revolve around him because of how aggressive he is and how capable he is of scoring form anywhere on the court.

LeBron isn't that player anymore. He wasn't that when Luka was available. He was less of that even when A Reaves was available. He was able to to put up numbers when he was allowed dominate the ball when both of those guys were out but he can't dominate an offense like that when his teammates are Embiid, Jaylen, Maxey. He is not effective enough anymore offensively to do that. He is too old.

Jaylen doesn't have the playmaking ability or the scoring efficiency to be the main man on a team with this much firepower.

Maxey has the scoring ability but he plays #2 to Embiid when Embiid is around.

It is Embiid. Embiid is the alpha. He won't accept anything else. He is one of the most aggressive scorers in NBA history. When he gets the ball, he will attack. He will take shots. He will draw fouls. He will score points. And he will get the ball - a lot. He has never shown a willingness to step back from scoring and become a facilitator. The guy is the All-Time career leader in points per 36min and points per 100 possessions. Folks are understating how aggressive a scorer Embiid is. He would fight prime LeBron for alpha status nevermind old man LeBron.

[Goldstar88]

Embiid is the alpha

(1) whether the others like it not
(2) whether it is right for the team or not

His playing style dominates all happenings around him. A young LeBron could challenge that but an old LeBron cannot. Jaylen isn't well rounded enough to challenge. Nor is Maxey. Embiid is the alpha with which the team revolves around.

It's hard to make him the main guy when you can't count on him to be available. LeBron is most likely not going to play a full schedule either. I think the offense starts with Maxey. However, as he'll be running point, he's not necessarily going to lead the team in scoring.

It doesn't matter how many games Embiid misses.

Once Embiid is there, he is the guy. The offense will revolve around him because of how aggressive he is and how capable he is of scoring form anywhere on the court.

LeBron isn't that player anymore. He wasn't that when Luka was available. He was less of that even when A Reaves was available. He was able to to put up numbers when he was allowed dominate the ball when both of those guys were out but he can't dominate an offense like that when his teammates are Embiid, Jaylen, Maxey. He is not effective enough anymore offensively to do that. He is too old.

Jaylen doesn't have the playmaking ability or the scoring efficiency to be the main man on a team with this much firepower.

Maxey has the scoring ability but he plays #2 to Embiid when Embiid is around.

It is Embiid. Embiid is the alpha. He won't accept anything else. He is one of the most aggressive scorers in NBA history. When he gets the ball, he will attack. He will take shots. He will draw fouls. He will score points. And he will get the ball - a lot. He has never shown a willingness to step back from scoring and become a facilitator. The guy is the All-Time career leader in points per 36min and points per 100 possessions. Folks are understating how aggressive a scorer Embiid is. He would fight prime LeBron for alpha status nevermind old man LeBron.

I think LeBron is going to be the leader of the team. Even if he isn?t the Alpha/best player for the 76ers. Hate to say it, but he might be the perfect player to lead them.