NBA Season 2016-2017

[hpantazo]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

[LarBrd33]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

its pretty awesome.  I just hope it lasts for the kid.  Oden looked promising in the games he played, but he was nowhere near this incredible.  Can't help but root for the kid.  They are going to be a scary team for years to come.

[hpantazo]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

its pretty awesome.  I just hope it lasts for the kid.  Oden looked promising in the games he played, but he was nowhere near this incredible.  Can't help but root for the kid.  They are going to be a scary team for years to come.

From ESPN's Twitter:

"Joel "Splash" Embiid?

Through the first 10 games of his career, he has made more 3s (11) than Stephen Curry did in his first 10 games (9)."


Oden looked promising, but he makes pre-injury Oden look like a stiff in comparison.

[tazzmaniac]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

its pretty awesome.  I just hope it lasts for the kid.  Oden looked promising in the games he played, but he was nowhere near this incredible.  Can't help but root for the kid.  They are going to be a scary team for years to come.

From ESPN's Twitter:

"Joel "Splash" Embiid?

Through the first 10 games of his career, he has made more 3s (11) than Stephen Curry did in his first 10 games (9)."


Oden looked promising, but he makes pre-injury Oden look like a stiff in comparison.

The benefits of being injured for a long time and not being able to do much besides practicing shooting.  Not only did he turn himself into a good 3pt shooter but he's also shooting nearly 80% FT. 

[tankcity!]

At this rate, they could catch up to the Celtics by next season. Simmons, Embiid, Saric, and whoever they trade their centers for.

[tankcity!]

It's only 9 games, but seriously watching Embiid as a rookie reminds me of being a kid watching Shaq on the Magic.  I collected all of Shaq's rookie cards.  It was exciting seeing a new NBA phenom big man appear in the league. 

Embiid's (So far) Per-36: 29.4 points, 13.68 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 3.6 blocks, with 49%/50%/78% shooting.

Shaquille's Rookie Per-36: 22.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 3.4 blocks, with 56%/0%/56% shooting.

It's really incredible considering Embiid has missed 2 years of basketball.  It's going to be really interesting to see if he can stay healthy and what kind of production he'll have if he lasts long enough to have his minutes restriction lifted.  What I've seen so far is unreal.  Watching Anthony Davis as a rookie was amazing.  Karl Towns was better.   Embiid, in what little he's played, has been on that level at the very least.

Shaq, Chuck and Kenny referred to Embiid as a taller Chris Webber.  What do you think of that comp?

Change your username to Jul1us 3rv1ng please. It makes sense for the content of your posts B-)

I already admitted I post as JulErvg06 on SixersBlog.com and spend all my time whining about how good D'Angelo Russell is.

Honestly though... Aside from Golden State becoming everyone's daddy for the next 5-10 years, Joel Embiid is by far the story of the season so far.  A few months ago people were telling me they wouldn't trade RJ Hunter for him and scoffing when I suggested he was a Rookie of the year candidate.  Fans here claimed he'd go late 1st in a 2014 re-draft.  9 games later, look where we are.  It's been fun to watch.  For the sake of the league, hopefully he stays healthy.

Lol, do you have any proof of this comment? It seems like you are baiting to me. Love Embiid though. He's a monster and could be better than any big man in the game. Doesn't remind me of Shaq at all though. He reminds me of Hakeem.

I don't want to call anyone out specifically because it's rude, but one poster made that comment.  Another said the #23 pick was "fair value for Embiid".    Another said "Embiid at this point isn't worth the #3 pick in any way, shape or form."  Another poster said "There is absolutely no chance that Embiid will be a rookie of the year candidate." after I referred to him as a wildcard R.O.Y candidate.   If Embiid stays healthy and keeps this up, a lot of folks here will look silly.

Understandable that you don't want to share. Can't believe people said they wouldn't do that deal.

[LarBrd33]

At this rate, they could catch up to the Celtics by next season. Simmons, Embiid, Saric, and whoever they trade their centers for.

plus two high picks in a loaded draft filled with positions they need (PG and SF)

[LarBrd33]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

its pretty awesome.  I just hope it lasts for the kid.  Oden looked promising in the games he played, but he was nowhere near this incredible.  Can't help but root for the kid.  They are going to be a scary team for years to come.

From ESPN's Twitter:

"Joel "Splash" Embiid?

Through the first 10 games of his career, he has made more 3s (11) than Stephen Curry did in his first 10 games (9)."


Oden looked promising, but he makes pre-injury Oden look like a stiff in comparison.

The benefits of being injured for a long time and not being able to do much besides practicing shooting.  Not only did he turn himself into a good 3pt shooter but he's also shooting nearly 80% FT.

supposedly Simmons is spending all of his time injured taking shots from a chair working on his form.  I wonder if these injuries will have some small hidden benefits.

[Csfan1984]

At this rate, they could catch up to the Celtics by next season. Simmons, Embiid, Saric, and whoever they trade their centers for.

More like catch the Bucks.

[Csfan1984]

When do they bring Hink back?

[tazzmaniac]

The sixers have won 4 in a row at home.  Good news for the brooklyn pick.  Embiid continues to dominate.  Somewhere Hinkie is smiling down from a Starbucks in heaven.

Does anyone still doubt Embiid's talent? He's already dominating on a minute restriction no less and leading this Sixers team to a win streak without Simmons, all in his first month in the league after 2 years of no basketball.

its pretty awesome.  I just hope it lasts for the kid.  Oden looked promising in the games he played, but he was nowhere near this incredible.  Can't help but root for the kid.  They are going to be a scary team for years to come.

From ESPN's Twitter:

"Joel "Splash" Embiid?

Through the first 10 games of his career, he has made more 3s (11) than Stephen Curry did in his first 10 games (9)."


Oden looked promising, but he makes pre-injury Oden look like a stiff in comparison.

The benefits of being injured for a long time and not being able to do much besides practicing shooting.  Not only did he turn himself into a good 3pt shooter but he's also shooting nearly 80% FT.

supposedly Simmons is spending all of his time injured taking shots from a chair working on his form.  I wonder if these injuries will have some small hidden benefits.

They had Embiid shooting from a chair too.  Simmons has a lot of talent but I'm not sold on his drive to be great.  It's ridiculous that he hasn't develop a jump shot before now.  His season at LSU was a wasted opportunity for development.  He should have been taking 5 jumpers a game instead of avoiding them like the plague.  That being said, his passing and court vision are simply superb.  He'll be intriguing even if he's just a very large Rondo.   

[LatterDayCelticsfan]

At this rate, they could catch up to the Celtics by next season. Simmons, Embiid, Saric, and whoever they trade their centers for.

plus two high picks in a loaded draft filled with positions they need (PG and SF)

I don't know about catching up to the Celtics as we are now by next season, but they could enjoy a similar trajectory.

[mr. dee]

Pelicans is completely embarrassing the Hawks right now. Them winning is both good for our BKN pick and current standings.

[MJohnnyboy]

Evan Turner continues to be awful for the Blazers. I had my reservations about him going to Portland when I heard about that deal. I mean yeah Lillard and McCollum can play off the ball but I'm pretty sure both would prefer to have the ball in their hands. Turner on the other hand can't play off the ball. That's why he's been horrible, and that's why I'm pretty sure Portland will be begging for an amnesty clause in the new CBA.

It's a shame because I really liked Evan Turner when he was here and think he can thrive in the right system.

[Vox_Populi]

Pelicans is completely embarrassing the Hawks right now. Them winning is both good for our BKN pick and current standings.

Once they get Tyreke back, they're going to be way, way better than Brooklyn.