MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 Philly has opportunities to win late in games 2, 3 and 5. Their immaturity as a team really showed in crunch time. It will be interesting to see if Colangelo feels pressure to make a big move like Bron or Kahwi now seeing what we are up against. Good year overall but a bad series. I will enjoy the ECF as an unbiased basketball fan this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 10, 2018 Philly has opportunities to win late in games 2, 3 and 5. Their immaturity as a team really showed in crunch time. It will be interesting to see if Colangelo feels pressure to make a big move like Bron or Kahwi now seeing what we are up against. Good year overall but a bad series. I will enjoy the ECF as an unbiased basketball fan this year. in 8, perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted May 10, 2018 Philly has opportunities to win late in games 2, 3 and 5. Their immaturity as a team really showed in crunch time. It will be interesting to see if Colangelo feels pressure to make a big move like Bron or Kahwi now seeing what we are up against. Good year overall but a bad series. I will enjoy the ECF as an unbiased basketball fan this year. Any remaining predictions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 Any remaining predictions? Boston gets dad d1cked by LeBron? Dunno. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 10, 2018 Boston gets dad d1cked by LeBron? Dunno.why always gay ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 why always gay ? Like the bat signal for drobeski Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,039 Posted May 10, 2018 Boston gets dad d1cked by LeBron? Dunno. That's the easy conclusion, but after watching Boston play against Milwaukee and Philly, I'm not pencilling that in. I think this series will go the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 That's the easy conclusion, but after watching Boston play against Milwaukee and Philly, I'm not pencilling that in. I think this series will go the distance. Theyre playing for the right to lose in the Finals anyway. I hope Boston wins - makes Bron to Philly far more likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted May 10, 2018 No chance Philly gets to the Finals. Yes, its what all the cool kids are saying but Ive seen this movie before. You got to pay your playoff dues first. Very rarely does a team with zero playoff experience make really deep playoff runs. They paid some dues this year, skys the limit for Philly going forward. However all those cheap rookie contracts will be up in the next few years. That window isnt as big as you think it is. That goes for Boston too. Rozier will want to get paid. Brown and Tatum too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted May 10, 2018 Very rarely does a team with zero playoff experience make really deep playoff runs. They paid some dues this year, skys the limit for Philly going forward. However all those cheap rookie contracts will be up in the next few years. That window isnt as big as you think it is. That goes for Boston too. Rozier will want to get paid. Brown and Tatum too. Philly is good for at least 2 more years. Then Simmons will get paid by someone. I think they overpaid Reddick to get him, perhaps they can lock him down cheaper for another 2-3 years. Fultz is on a rookie contract for another 3 years, do you sell high on him now or keep him relatively cheap and hope he pans out? I try to bundle him. All said they get 2 more really good shots at a title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted May 10, 2018 Western finals should be good, hope we see a ton of iso plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbfalcon 824 Posted May 10, 2018 Philly is good for at least 2 more years. Then Simmons will get paid by someone. I think they overpaid Reddick to get him, perhaps they can lock him down cheaper for another 2-3 years. Fultz is on a rookie contract for another 3 years, do you sell high on him now or keep him relatively cheap and hope he pans out? I try to bundle him. All said they get 2 more really good shots at a title. You think selling Fultz now is selling high? Can't imagine them getting much more than a pick from a team expected to pick in the 5-15 range. I will say, even if he is a stud, he doesn't make sense on a team with Simmons operating at the defacto point guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted May 10, 2018 Side note, anybody kind of sick of Embiid's act yet? He runs his mouth quite a bit, which I kind of enjoy but, he disappears late and doesn't really back up the sh!t he talks. His act will wear thin if he continues to run his mouth while not showing up when it matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 10, 2018 Side note, anybody kind of sick of Embiid's act yet? He runs his mouth quite a bit, which I kind of enjoy but, he disappears late and doesn't really back up the sh!t he talks. His act will wear thin if he continues to run his mouth while not showing up when it matters. https://www.facebook.com/BostonCelticNation/photos/pcb.2049056995104603/2049056705104632/?type=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 Side note, anybody kind of sick of Embiid's act yet? He runs his mouth quite a bit, which I kind of enjoy but, he disappears late and doesn't really back up the sh!t he talks. His act will wear thin if he continues to run his mouth while not showing up when it matters. 27 points 12 rebounds and 4 blocks? Embiid has holes in his game. Part of it is due to poor conditioning and trying to play hero ball. And part is that he plays for a team that lacks any other real go to scorer. I can see how his act would get thin but he showed up all series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted May 10, 2018 You think selling Fultz now is selling high? Can't imagine them getting much more than a pick from a team expected to pick in the 5-15 range. I will say, even if he is a stud, he doesn't make sense on a team with Simmons operating at the defacto point guard. It's selling high because after next season he could either be a dud or a star and the price is set. Right now he's worth a risk to somebody because his contract isn't prohibitive for the potential and you get 3 seasons. I still think he would have to be part of a package. The 76ers are already too young, they don't need picks, they need veteran players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 It's selling high because after next season he could either be a dud or a star and the price is set. Right now he's worth a risk to somebody because his contract isn't prohibitive for the potential and you get 3 seasons. I still think he would have to be part of a package. The 76ers are already too young, they don't need picks, they need veteran players. I would consider dealing Fultz as part of a package for Kahwi. Hell they could probably deal him with Cov and the 10th pick, bring in Kahwi and sign LeBron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 10, 2018 I would consider dealing Fultz as part of a package for Kahwi. Hell they could probably deal him with Cov and the 10th pick, bring in Kahwi and sign LeBron. Would rather not win than have lebron. you have 0 faith in the sixers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 Would rather not win than have lebron. you have 0 faith in the sixers How is that any different than the Celtics bringing in Kyrie / Hayward? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 10, 2018 How is that any different than the Celtics bringing in Kyrie / Hayward? Lebron is a d1nk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 10, 2018 Lebron is a d1nk How do you know? You havent watched basketball in years. Bron might be a great guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 10, 2018 How do you know? You havent watched basketball in years. Bron might be a great guy. because my new favorite talk to show to watch "Speak For Yourself" incessantly talks about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted May 10, 2018 Celtics fan here..they are definitely better positioned for the next few(3) years, which is all that really matters. No team has too much certainty after that. Sixers do have some money coming off the books, and mostly dead weight. They are going to have to pay Embiid. Redick, ?, do they try to keep him, for how much, not close to $23m I would say. They don't have very good 2 way players. Simmons is good offensively, but can't shoot. Saric can shoot but not much else. Fultz, what to think?, not sure he is a total bust, but he will have to have a big impact for them to get to the next level. Covington should not be a starter. They need a bucket..who are they going to? To me, they are all about what they can add. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince44 202 Posted May 10, 2018 Cavs in 6. Warriors in 7. Conference finals are gonna be exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted May 11, 2018 We headed for yet another Warriors vs Lebron finals? Gonna be James 8th straight trip. Thats absurd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted May 11, 2018 Cavs in 6. Warriors in 7. Conference finals are gonna be exciting. Cavs in 6 is the popular pick. I like the Cs matchups. CS in 7, due to refs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 12, 2018 Celtics fan here..they are definitely better positioned for the next few(3) years, which is all that really matters. No team has too much certainty after that. Sixers do have some money coming off the books, and mostly dead weight. They are going to have to pay Embiid. Redick, ?, do they try to keep him, for how much, not close to $23m I would say. They don't have very good 2 way players. Simmons is good offensively, but can't shoot. Saric can shoot but not much else. Fultz, what to think?, not sure he is a total bust, but he will have to have a big impact for them to get to the next level. Covington should not be a starter. They need a bucket..who are they going to? To me, they are all about what they can add. You are 100% correct. The lack of a player who can create his own shot was a problem. An upgrade at SF and a rim protecting backup center are on my wish list. A shooter who can also play some D is a high priority too. Reddick and Belinelli got abused. Organic growth is part of it but I would love to add a stud at the 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drobeski 3,061 Posted May 12, 2018 You are 100% correct. The lack of a player who can create his own shot was a problem. An upgrade at SF and a rim protecting backup center are on my wish list. A shooter who can also play some D is a high priority too. Reddick and Belinelli got abused. Organic growth is part of it but I would love to add a stud at the 3. this is a playoff thread. You can leave now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 12, 2018 this is a playoff thread. You can leave now. You get another 5-6 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,657 Posted May 12, 2018 You get another 5-6 games. When did you stop being a Knicks fan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,893 Posted May 12, 2018 This guy is like the ex girlfriend who wont stop calling and sending texts years later. Not interested darling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,657 Posted May 12, 2018 This guy is like the ex girlfriend who wont stop calling and sending texts years later. Not interested darling. Was her name Lane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted May 14, 2018 Well that was a curbstomping. Nice one Cs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted May 14, 2018 Dont pull on Supermans cape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 14, 2018 Very early, but at least the Celts showed better than Game 1 last year. Tuesday night will be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted May 14, 2018 Very early, but at least the Celts showed better than Game 1 last year. Tuesday night will be interesting. Game 2 gonna be the most important for them psychologically to know they can win the series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 14, 2018 Are the Celtics even better when Irving/Whitey, come back next year? That means less minutes for Rozier, Brown, Tatum and Morris? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted May 14, 2018 Are the Celtics even better when Irving/Whitey, come back next year? That means less minutes for Rozier, Brown, Tatum and Morris? They will have more depth. Smart probably won't be there. There will be more deals as well. I can't see Danny standing pat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,567 Posted May 14, 2018 They will have more depth. Smart probably won't be there. There will be more deals as well. I can't see Danny standing pat. They have Irving for 2 more years, will they resign him? he will only be 27 when the deal ends (assuming his knee is fine) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
