Game Thread 2023-24 GAME #3 - BLAZERS @ 76ERS - OCTOBER 29, 2023 - SUNDAY - 4:30 PM PST ROOT

[Ripcity4life77]

I only have a 3 thoughts on this game and going to keep it simple :

1) Grant needs to be traded ASAP and if Cronin can do that he will be a damn miracle worker cause on a winning team his style might work but on a rebuilding one -- NO just NO
2) Camara -- When Grant is traded he needs to take his spot cause he might have his flaws but I would rather see him struggle then see Grant with the Ball -- EVER
3) Billups -- Please Jody -- please eat the buyout fee and FIRE him-- he was a very good player one might argue borderline HoF player but as a coach he is average at best but even that is hard to say right now

I realize we were going to struggle but still not sure Billups is the guy to lead the rebuild --- I would rather take a flier on a up and coming college or NBA assistant ( prefer this option ) then continue to watch him be semi clueless on the bench.

 

[Hoopguru]

He's gotta get in the gym.

His dad built him a gym to develop huis game.
He's young and should come off the bench for a while so he can collect his confidence.
He's been so hyped and marketed and I think he thought he would be better from the get go, and he a bit taken back imo. Let him compete off the bench in behind Brog then he can get a better feel and pace.

 

[Predator]

Nah. You're a Scoot hater because you made it personal. It was over the top.

Lol it was never personal and I never made it personal. The Scoot fan club simply cannot take any criticism of him, so, they’d always quote me and I’d respond.

BTW - My criticisms, as of now, look pretty justified.

 

[illmatic99]

I have no idea why Tisse is still starting. Providing no defense, and his defender is only clogging the lane for Scoot more.

Maybe start another guy who is more of a threat to shoot/make? Toumani has earned the starting spot. I think it would also help Scoot.

 

[blazerfan11]

I have no idea why Tisse is still starting. Providing no defense, and his defender is only clogging the lane for Scoot more.

Maybe start another guy who is more of a threat to shoot/make? Toumani has earned the starting spot. I think it would also help Scoot.

Yes. I believe Toumani has the ability to get hot (if not be consistent) shooting 3-pointers.

 

[Natebishop3]

I have no idea why Tisse is still starting. Providing no defense, and his defender is only clogging the lane for Scoot more.

Maybe start another guy who is more of a threat to shoot/make? Toumani has earned the starting spot. I think it would also help Scoot.

I was in favor of matching the Mavs offer..... but at this point I'm really not sure if anyone will even take his contract from us.

 

[Chris Craig]

I was in favor of matching the Mavs offer..... but at this point I'm really not sure if anyone will even take his contract from us.

Should have just let him go.

 

[riverman]

I was listening to Bones and hoopsjock run down the team standings and we're bottom at almost everything except offensive rebounds and that's because we can't shoot. Our 3 pt percentage as a team is something like 28% and change if I reemember what they said correctly. This team is further from a core identity than any I can remember wearing the pinwheel. It's hard to cheer for.

 

[Natebishop3]

I was listening to Bones and hoopsjock run down the team standings and we're bottom at almost everything except offensive rebounds and that's because we can't shoot. Our 3 pt percentage as a team is something like 28% and change if I reemember what they said correctly. This team is further from a core identity than any I can remember wearing the pinwheel. It's hard to cheer for.

We have some talented players though. We really shouldn't be THIS bad.

 

[Cugel]

I mean 3 data points is the bare minimum to get an average. Stats dont mean shit after 3 games. Don't get me wrong, this team is beyond terrible...but not statistically.

 

[Strenuus]

So far my prediction of never hitting 100 while ant is out is still holding strong.

Barely, but strong.

 

[riverman]

I mean 3 data points is the bare minimum to get an average. Stats dont mean shit after 3 games. Don't get me wrong, this team is beyond terrible...but not statistically.

Chauncey's stats are going into year 3...by that amount of time he should have a plug and play system in place....I don't see it

 

[riverman]

So far my prediction of never hitting 100 while ant is out is still holding strong.

Barely, but strong.

And on that note teams aren't racking up 138 pts on us since he's been out either

 

[Strenuus]

And on that note teams aren't racking up 138 pts on us since he's been out either

Touche lmao

 

[illmatic99]

great mindset

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Lol it was never personal and I never made it personal. The Scoot fan club simply cannot take any criticism of him, so, they’d always quote me and I’d respond.

BTW - My criticisms, as of now, look pretty justified.

I think anyone making any sweeping conclusions about his career after his first few NBA games is a lunatic.

 

[Whyachi]

I see lotsa extra positivity in media after this game.
while that's fine & dandy, this is what watching the actual game was like .....

https://youtube.com/shorts/PK_CZIXxuXA?si=XWRM1r8rmOhu1MyI

 

[BBert]

Billups seems to have no idea at all how to use Scoot when Brogdon is in.

Brogden has no idea how to use Scoot when Brogden is.

 

[Predator]

I think anyone making any sweeping conclusions about his career after his first few NBA games is a lunatic.

I haven’t made any sweeping conclusions.

In fact, I believe I was the first person to say… I won’t label anyone a bust until after 1 or 2 seasons at the earliest, particularly a 19 year old.

 

[inconceivable]

76ers Star Joel Embiid Fined By League For Obscene Gesture vs. Blazers

When i saw the headline, i did not need to click on the article to know what gesture it was. When he did it, i was watching it live, on TV, and they even replayed it. . I thought, "what an immature celebration"

He was mimmicking the "suck it" act of WWF's (now WWE) D Generation X group

 

[Natebishop3]

76ers Star Joel Embiid Fined By League For Obscene Gesture vs. Blazers

When i saw the headline, i did not need to click on the article to know what gesture it was. When he did it, i was watching it live, on TV, and they even replayed it. . I thought, "what an immature celebration"

He was mimmicking the "suck it" act of WWF's (now WWE) D Generation X group

Especially since he was doing it against one of the worst teams in the league in a blowout win.