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How much does Butler move the needle for the Sixers?
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:52 am
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:52 am
I think the Butler addition has been somewhat underrated of a move by the Sixers. They are getting a guy now that can be that Go-To scorer next to Embiid and allow simmons to stay where he is most comfortable which is facilitating. This opens up shots for Redick with the defense now having to respect Butler on the outside, Simmons drives and Embiid in general. I think it’s a move that makes the Celtics sweat a little about the ECF.
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Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:55 am to MasterAbe1
What is Fultz’s role?
2nd primary playmaker?
Can’t play Butler-Simmons-Fultz-Embid(-J.J?). Together...I think ?!?
2nd primary playmaker?
Can’t play Butler-Simmons-Fultz-Embid(-J.J?). Together...I think ?!?
Posted on 11/12/18 at 1:21 am to ThanosIsADemocrat
Fultz is a lost cause. Guy is either injured or has issues up top. Either way you spell it, he’s a bust. Maybe good as trade bait
Posted on 11/12/18 at 3:27 am to Hmerly
I say you try to trade Fultz and see what the market is first. He showed a lot at Washington but can’t seem to figure it out
Posted on 11/12/18 at 4:28 am to MasterAbe1
it means nothing if Simmons isn't able to develop his jumper and knock down free throws. May as well be pissing in the wind
Posted on 11/12/18 at 9:32 am to MasterAbe1
quote:they're more than sweating. Sixers are clear favorites over them. Not sure where Toronto fits right now.
. I think it’s a move that makes the Celtics sweat a little about the ECF.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 9:34 am to KirkLazarus
quote:nothing but ignorance. Magic Johnson couldn't shoot any better at this point in his career. I guess you think Rondo was pissing into the wind on those Celtic teams.
it means nothing if Simmons isn't able to develop his jumper and knock down free throws. May as well be pissing in the wind
Posted on 11/12/18 at 9:48 am to arcalades
Imagine if the Sixers had traded Fultz and the Sacremento first round pick for Kawhi Leonard. They would have a team of
PG - Reddick
SG - Butler
SF - Leonard
PF - Simmons
C - Embiid
PG - Reddick
SG - Butler
SF - Leonard
PF - Simmons
C - Embiid
Posted on 11/12/18 at 11:15 am to KirkLazarus
quote:
means nothing if Simmons isn't able to develop his jumper and knock down free throws. May as well be pissing in the wind
yep.
Incredible he didn't dedicate 8 hours a day to it.
He's got his.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 11:17 am to MasterAbe1
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on 11/12/18 at 3:27 am to Hmerly
I say you try to trade Fultz and see what the market is fi
nothing..
Maybe an expiring contract.
He can't shoot. No one needs that.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 11:21 am to MasterAbe1
We'll see if he fits well enough to get them over the top. He's an obvious talent upgrade, but he's an inconsistent shooter and a better slasher.
I worry about next to Simmons and Fultz. They need the Butler who hits 36-37% from downtown and not the guy who's been under 33%. Covington could shoot and space the floor, which they need with two nonshooters.
I worry about next to Simmons and Fultz. They need the Butler who hits 36-37% from downtown and not the guy who's been under 33%. Covington could shoot and space the floor, which they need with two nonshooters.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:20 pm to VA LSU fan
quote:
Imagine if the Sixers had traded Fultz and the Sacremento first round pick for Kawhi Leonard. They would have a team of
I doubt if the Spurs were interested in Fultz unless he was a part of a bigger package.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:21 pm to MasterAbe1
They will be very good but I still don’t like their spacing.
Toronto and Boston are still better imo despite Boston’s early struggles. Bucks look very tough as well
Toronto and Boston are still better imo despite Boston’s early struggles. Bucks look very tough as well
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:21 pm to MasterAbe1
They become legitimate contenders for ECC.
Simmons
JJ
Butler
Chandler
Embiid
That needs to be the lineup and let Fultz run the 2nd unit.
Simmons
JJ
Butler
Chandler
Embiid
That needs to be the lineup and let Fultz run the 2nd unit.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 12:54 pm to 21JumpStreet
Very certain that will be the lineup come February unless Fultz improves. It's obvious both Fultz and Simmons are better with the other off the floor right now.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 1:10 pm to floridatigah
Its a calculated risk.
The upside is pretty decent-- the downside, though, could be the premature end of a developing core, and getting into cap hell earlier than needed.
They have made their floor spacing worse; Jimmy needs the ball to be effective, and they already have two ball dominant types; they have removed Simmons' two favorite passing targets, as well.
That said, they added star power, and will be well equipped to sometimes just lock people down defensively.
Its a risk you take in their position, because this kind of opportunity is rare enough.
The upside is pretty decent-- the downside, though, could be the premature end of a developing core, and getting into cap hell earlier than needed.
They have made their floor spacing worse; Jimmy needs the ball to be effective, and they already have two ball dominant types; they have removed Simmons' two favorite passing targets, as well.
That said, they added star power, and will be well equipped to sometimes just lock people down defensively.
Its a risk you take in their position, because this kind of opportunity is rare enough.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 1:25 pm to VA LSU fan
PG - Simmons
SG - Reddick
SF - Butler
PF - Leonard
C - Embiid
FIFY
would be scary
SG - Reddick
SF - Butler
PF - Leonard
C - Embiid
FIFY
would be scary
Posted on 11/12/18 at 3:55 pm to MasterAbe1
the Warriors are still the overwhelming favorite for the title, but the 76ers are absolutely in the running to compete for titles now.
The East is no longer the weak conference. Between the Raptors, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, and Pacers. The West may still be better, but East is not that far behind.
The East is no longer the weak conference. Between the Raptors, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, and Pacers. The West may still be better, but East is not that far behind.
Posted on 11/12/18 at 3:56 pm to QJenk
Pacers 
Posted on 11/12/18 at 5:00 pm to arcalades
quote:
nothing but ignorance.
Yeah? Magic Johnson also hit his free throws at 85% for his career and his lowest was a 76% clip in his 2nd and 3rd seasons
Towards the end of a crucial game, Simmons is gonna be driving the lane, you think Brad Stevens won't be afraid to foul him hard and make him beat the Celtics at the charity stripe?
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