From the suburbs of Melbourne to the City of Brotherly Love. Multiple news outlets reported today that the Philadelphia 76ers have informed Benjamin Simmons they will select him with the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft tomorrow.
But are they making the right choice?
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Bismack Biyombo is Toronto‘s new starting center in wake of Jonas Valanciunas‘s series-ending injury. In Game 4, he was impressive, scoring 13 points and snatching 13 boards. It carried over back home in T. Dot tonight. During the first half, Biz was active with 10 points & 5 rebounds, including a soaring alley-oop flush: https://twitter.com/CauldronICYMI/status/730563177826516997 Peep the celebration tho… And Biz wasn’t finished! He followed it … Continue reading “Biz-smacked”
One under the radar acquisition over the summer was Toronto’s signing of Bismack Biyombo, a young, talent center who lost his way during his final couple of seasons in Charlotte. For years, it was the same old story… “Hard-worker but inconsistent.” “Liability on offense.” “Foul prone, doesn’t always compete defensively despite nice physical traits.” And until this year, each criticism of Biyombo was largely true. … Continue reading “ShowBiz”
Star power. The Philadelphia 76ers have arguably lacked it since Allen Iverson had a stranglehold on the league during the early millennium. After years of searching for an anchor to build the franchise around, Philly may have finally found a successor to AI’s throne. Rookie Jahlil Okafor is already making a name for himself as one of the top young players in the league and the … Continue reading “Limitless”
Last season: 49-33, 2nd, Atlantic Division (4th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-0 to WSH in Quarterfinals Notable Acquisitions: F DeMarre Carroll (free agent, ATL), Cory Joseph (free agenct, SAS), C Bismack Biyambo (free agent, CHA), F Luis Scola (free agent, IND), F Anthony Bennett (via waivers). Draft Picks: G Delon Wright (Utah, 20th overall), G Norman Powell (UCLA, 46th overall) Notable Losses: G Lou Williams (LAL) #DogTags: Top DOG: Kyle Lowry Star UnderDOG (al-most star): DeMar DeRozan TDIT (Top DOG In … Continue reading “Hotline Bling”: 2015-16 Toronto Raptors Season Preview
Last season: 40-42, 2nd, Atlantic Division (7th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-0 to CLE in Quarterfinals Notable Acquisitions: F David Lee (via trade w/ GSW), Amir Johnson (free agent, TOR), F Perry Jones (via trade w/ OKC) Draft Picks: G Terry Rozier (Louisville, 16th overall), G RJ Hunter (Georgia State, 28th overall), F Jordan Mickey (LSU, 33rd overall), G Marcus Thornton (William & Mary, 45th overall) Notable Losses: G Phil Pressey (POR) #DogTags: … Continue reading “The Best Players Will Play”: 2015-16 Boston Celtics Season Preview
Last season: 17-65, 5th, Atlantic Division (15th, Eastern Conference), Missed Playoffs Notable Acquisitions: G Arron Afflalo (free agent, POR), C Robin Lopez (free agent, POR), G Jerian Grant (19th overall, Notre Dame; acquired via trade w/ WAS), F/C Kyle O’Quinn (free agent, ORL), F Derrick Williams (free agent, SAC), G Sasha Vujacic (free agent, Istanbul BB), Kevin Seraphin (free agent, WAS), G/F Thanasis Antetokounmpo (2014 Draft Pick) … Continue reading “Fire and Desire”: 2015-16 New York Knicks Season Preview
Last season: 38-44, 3rd, Atlantic Division (8th, Eastern Conference), Lost 4-2 to ATL in Quarterfinals Notable Acquisitions: F/C Andrea Bargnani (free agent, NYK), G Donald Sloan (free agent, IND), F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (Arizona, 23rd overall; acquired via trade w/ POR), F/C Thomas Robinson (free agent, PHI), Shane Larkin (free agent, NYK), G Wayne Ellington (free agent, LAL), Quincy Miller (trade w/ DET), F/C Willie Reed (free agent) Draft Picks: F … Continue reading “Move Along, Nothing to See Here!”: 2015-16 Brooklyn Nets Season Preview
Last season: 19-63, 4th, Atlantic Division (14th Eastern Conference), Missed Postseason Notable Acquistions: G Nik Stauskas (trade w/ SAC), F Carl Landry (trade w/ SAC), G Kendall Marshall (free agent), G Pierre Jackson (free agent), G Scottie Wilbekin (free agent) Draft Picks: C Jahlil Okafor (Duke, 3rd overall), C Guillermo Hernangomez (Spain, 35th overall), F Richaun Holmes (Bowling Green, 37th overall), C Arturas Gudaitis (Lithuania, 47th overall), G/F J.P. Tokoto … Continue reading “Baby Steps”: 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers Season Preview
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