blkexec wrote:OG on maxey is a waste of his energy. And it takes him away from helping the team. Maxey will get his regardless. Embiid is the one we need to focus on. If we front him and make him work all game, then he’s done in the 4th.

We have players that can guard maxey. We have (had) zero defense for Embiid until last night. That defensive squad and team defense on Embiid was huge. But Precious said it in his interview. That’s the chemistry he has with OG and that’s his defensive experience. So I hate that iHart was in foul trouble. I hate that Mitch was injured. But I believe if iHart and Mitch was on the court, we lose this game.

Against Philly we need that defensive squad to play heavy minutes.

Deuce on maxey
OG on Embiid
Precious on Oubre (ready to rotate and cover anybody)
Josh (a defensive rebounding dog)

With only 7 players available, that gave these 4 guys more on court time which was huge. Add in JB as the offensive weapon and you gotta love this team.

Our versatility and deep roster is our strength. Thanks to Leon Rose for not trading for D.Mitch

COME ON THIBS

THIS WAS AN EASY ADJUSTMENT YOU DIDNT MAKE IN CRUNCH TIME.

I’m highlighting this comment for game 4 and it’s the same in game 5. Where’s Precious? Where’s the end of the game defensive adjustments?

Also all the little dumb plays, TOs, mis free throws. These guys needs to learn how to finish games.

JB also went back to those multiple counter moves instead of his first move.

And only 7 players is tired legs and tired mentally.

And then he makes a huge mistake. And then Maxey makes a 40 footer. You can't adjust a mistake you don't know you're gonna make. We were doing everything we were supposed to do to close the game defensively.

Panos wrote:I think the correct question is: when all said and done, will Bruson be a Hall of Famer?

Thats an easy answer, even for knick haters.

Love how quick he learns and grows from game to game. Love how balanced he is off the court. How I know you ask? Just watch his performance and how he rebounds. He doesn't put his head down or point fingers. He's a true leader on and off the court and thats important when trying to set culture.

I'm also glad to see iHart finish the game. I know I said Precious needs to play instead, but we need iHart's confidence high, along with DDV. Precious is already confident and ready when called upon.

But Panos, it's not "will he?" but "when will he?"

When will JB:
1. Be a Hall of Famer?
2. Win a chip?
3. Gain respect?
4. Be the best PG in the game?

Round 2 should answer #4

Panos wrote:I think the correct question is: when all said and done, will Bruson be a Hall of Famer?

I did this before:

Mr. Baskeball Illinois, Check
State HS champ, captain of team. Check.
Two NCAA chips. Check
NCAA national player of the year, Check.

NBA all star. Check
All NBA, Check

He is trending very nice.

1. Needs more Allstar nods.
2. Needs more All NBA nods. Need to establish multi year top tier for a few more years.
3. Olympic gold. Good chance he gets on team if injury occurs.
4. NBA chip.
5. NBA playoff MVP.

Jalen on the right track but still early. His NCAA accomplishments give him an edge. Its the "Basketball HOF", not "NBA HOF".
As for an NBA track, this year is really his first at this level. Sure last year he should have made allstar team, but this year is "no doubt" to his legitimacy.