NBA Season 2016-2017

[Who]

Embiid just left the court limping.  All aboard the Malcolm Brogdon Rookie of the Year Hype Train.

Has there ever been a rookie of the year average less than 10 points?

 Mike Miller is the worst RoY that I can think of. 12ppg, 4rpg, 2apg with bad defense.

[LarBrd33]

Embiid just left the court limping.  All aboard the Malcolm Brogdon Rookie of the Year Hype Train.

Has there ever been a rookie of the year average less than 10 points?

 Mike Miller is the worst RoY that I can think of. 12ppg, 4rpg, 2apg with bad defense.

Would Malcolm Brogdon and his averages of 9.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists 0.9 steals with admittedly great shooting percentages (45%/42%/88%) be worse?  Because the 24 year old 2nd rounder has been the darling of the dreadful 2016 draft thus far.

[LarBrd33]

Embiid just left the court limping.  All aboard the Malcolm Brogdon Rookie of the Year Hype Train.

Has there ever been a rookie of the year average less than 10 points?

Just rolled his ankle I guess.  He's back in the 2nd half.

[Who]

Embiid just left the court limping.  All aboard the Malcolm Brogdon Rookie of the Year Hype Train.

Has there ever been a rookie of the year average less than 10 points?

 Mike Miller is the worst RoY that I can think of. 12ppg, 4rpg, 2apg with bad defense.

Would Malcolm Brogdon and his averages of 9.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists 0.9 steals with admittedly great shooting percentages (45%/42%/88%) be worse?  Because the 24 year old 2nd rounder has been the darling of the dreadful 2016 draft thus far.

* Both starters on playoff teams.
* Both shooting great percentages
* Miller got more minutes. 29mpg to 24mpg. But Brogdon's minutes are climbing as the season goes on.
* Miller scores a little more. Partly due to extra minutes.
* Brogdon plays plus defense while Miller is a sub-par defender
* Brogdon an extra assist per game

I'd say the defensive edge gives Brogdon the advantage over Miller.

[mr. dee]

Embiid just left the court limping.  All aboard the Malcolm Brogdon Rookie of the Year Hype Train.

Has there ever been a rookie of the year average less than 10 points?

 Mike Miller is the worst RoY that I can think of. 12ppg, 4rpg, 2apg with bad defense.

That draft class is the worst in history.

[LarBrd33]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

[LarBrd33]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

Lol yeah... The "losing culture" thing has always been nonsense.  Look how miserable these guys look:  https://vine.co/v/5YEJb0JIFvg

Looks like you guys officially surpassed your win total from last season and there's still 46 games left to play.  That's what happens when a team adds a superstar prospect.   Philly was down 10 with 2 minutes in the game, they put Embiid back in the game - and they win.  Can't imagine how much better Philly is going to be when Embiid starts playing over 30 minutes per game and their other franchise prospect finally suits up.

[saltlover]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

I mean, congrats and all, but the team with the best record you've beaten in that time is the now 17-23 Knicks who are on a 10-game losing streak.  But yeah, being 5th-worst instead of absolute worst is progress of some sort.

[jpotter33]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

LOL! You want proof that there's a losing culture in Philly - you're over here bragging about a .306 winning percentage with a record of 11-25. lol The proof is in the pudding.

[jdz101]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

This guy serious?



You won 50 games over the past three seasons and had 3 shots at a good NBA center, you finally stumbled across a really good one, and you're suddenly under the impression that there was never a culture of losing?

It was well worth that 3 years of being a laughing stock. You're so close to that elusive championship now. Its just around the corner.

[tankcity!]

I hope Ainge is calling the Sixers for Noel.

[celticsclay]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

Lol yeah... The "losing culture" thing has always been nonsense.  Look how miserable these guys look:  https://vine.co/v/5YEJb0JIFvg

Looks like you guys officially surpassed your win total from last season and there's still 46 games left to play.  That's what happens when a team adds a superstar prospect.   Philly was down 10 with 2 minutes in the game, they put Embiid back in the game - and they win.  Can't imagine how much better Philly is going to be when Embiid starts playing over 30 minutes per game and their other franchise prospect finally suits up.

I love embiid but he is probably never going to play much more than 30-32 minutes a game. That is just what centers play these days. Without looking it up I would be surprised if any big center 7+ plays over 34 minutes

[tankcity!]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

I'm happy for Embiid. What an amazing player. He must have worked really hard after his surgeries.

[fantankerous]

Embiid and the 76ers have won 4 of their last 5 (barely lost to us).  Great for the Nets pick.   Simmons might be back within the next couple months.  They have been playing great since Noel returned.

Not possible. We have a losing culture.

The fact that we suddenly had a massive influx of talent including a 7'2 pterodactyl who can shoot 3s is irrelevant, the fact that once the talent assembled got healthy they improved dramatically is irrelevant. Nope the Sixers are winless regardless of wins this year because of culture.

What is a losing culture? ROFL if you don't know then you obviously have one, it's not something idiots make up because they can't logically refute losing games to acquire a Center who had an off night and went for 21 and 14.

This guy serious?



You won 50 games over the past three seasons and had 3 shots at a good NBA center, you finally stumbled across a really good one, and you're suddenly under the impression that there was never a culture of losing?

It was well worth that 3 years of being a laughing stock. You're so close to that elusive championship now. Its just around the corner.

I'd gladly take three years of a "culture of losing" for Embiid.  I don't think I've ever seen a player with such little experience that is as good as him.  Embiid has a chance to be a perennial all-NBA first team player.

And that doesn't even address the roster flexibility.  Philly is in the running for any star that hits the trade market.