The Tom Moore Thread

Westbrook36ptII · Post #1301 » by **Westbrook36ptII** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:34 pm

I think with Lou running point it will hurt the entire lineup. Turnovers, not getting people in position to get good looks, plus a new coach and it takes time to adjust to the system. All things considered I say we win 35-38 games with that lineup and miss the playoffs.

Dedicated_76ers_fan · Post #1302 » by **Dedicated_76ers_fan** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:34 pm

We've gotta find a way to revitalize those Portland Talks. Or Milwaukee talks. Or ANY talks. We need a PG damn it.

Sign and Trade, Sessions for Miller come on lol'

sixerfan1976 · Post #1303 » by **sixerfan1976** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:39 pm

i think portland talks may be revived....they arent dead but still

depressing right now.

i didnt think it was possible for us to decrease the amount of people going to games this year....but in deed we probably will

Kevin12 · Post #1304 » by **Kevin12** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:42 pm

Because bringing in Steve Blake would really revive the ticket sales?

shadowTerp · Post #1305 » by **shadowTerp** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:43 pm

tmoore wrote:Could make the playoffs in the East, but don't like chances of winning a round.

Do people really think with Bibby or Miller or Blake/Outlaw that we'd do much better? Getting to the second round is that important to you all?

Honestly, this isn't the year we're going to challenge for a championship with the moves the other contenders have made. That's fine... we're still a young team.

If we can (a) get Holiday/Williams some PG experience in the new offense, (b) determine if Igoudala and Young can work at the 2 and 3, (c) improve Brand's stock and familiarity with the rest of the team and (d) still make the playoffs, I'd consider that a pretty successful season.

By not wanting to resign Miller for more than two years, it's obvious Stefanski thinks our best chance to win is 3-4 years out... which I agree with. He's also trying to still make the playoffs in the meantime.

sixerfan1976 · Post #1306 » by **sixerfan1976** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:45 pm

ok no one will go to the game period.....but still i want a PG that can run this team.....I think Blake can...Lou....its gonna be a catastrophe.

Skates · Post #1307 » by **Skates** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 7:49 pm

sixerfan1976 wrote:ok no one will go to the game period.....but still i want a PG that can run this team.....I think Blake can...Lou....its gonna be a catastrophe.

Absolutely agree, Lou as the starting PG would be a major disaster. He has absolutely horrendous court vision and can't guard anyone. I much prefer a stop-gap of some sort with Lou getting a few minutes at back-up PG, but more and more going to Holiday as the season progresses.

Gsraider · Post #1308 » by **Gsraider** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:16 pm

Blake and Outlaw do little to get you excited about next year, but it does do a few things:

-Philly would get a chance to see Brand play with a PG that can shoot from distance.
-Philly would have two reasonably sized expiring contracts to play with at the trade deadline this year if a potential move unearth's itself later in the year.
-Philly would not have to rush Holiday if they don't wish to. With Lou turning the ball over left and right, they might have to otherwise.
-While the diehard fans would not be fooled, some of the less involved fan base might be tempted to see what the new lineup looks like just because it's different and they seem to love to cheer guys that can hit 3 pointers.

sixerfan1976 · Post #1309 » by **sixerfan1976** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:18 pm

well said GS

if we fill out the roster with Ronnie Price, Rob Kurz, Royal Ivey and Adonyl Foyle....this team will struggle to make playoffs.

ankle420breaker · Post #1310 » by **ankle420breaker** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:32 pm

I truly hope talks with Portland are a little bit louder than we're all being led on to believe.

Kevin12 · Post #1311 » by **Kevin12** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:40 pm

Well, teams are constantly talking.

I just think people are putting WAY too much stock in this talk.

We're to the point where people on here are EXPECTING the sign and trade to Portland to occur.

Westbrook36ptII · Post #1312 » by **Westbrook36ptII** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:48 pm

sixerfan1976 wrote:well said GS

if we fill out the roster with Ronnie Price, Rob Kurz, Royal Ivey and Adonyl Foyle....this team will struggle to make playoffs.

Do you think Price would get vet min or would he take a chunk of the MLE?

I really would like Murray. He wouldn't hurt the future, and he could be a good piece for the future when this team actually starts becoming a contender.

sixerfan1976 · Post #1313 » by **sixerfan1976** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:51 pm

i dont know much about price. Mr. Moore is the expert there...i would say vet min or a chunk of.who knows..

As for murray..he is more of a SG right?

Westbrook36ptII · Post #1314 » by **Westbrook36ptII** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 8:53 pm

Yes, he's a 2 guard. I think we could afford both Murray and Price. I say why not get both?

They are both still relatively young, they both could be on this team for the long haul(unlike old players like Parker and Bibby) and Murray could even start at the 2 if the worst happens and we find out Iguodala and Thad simply can't play the 2 and 3 together.

I don't see how you could go wrong with Flip Murray.

i miss lil g · Post #1315 » by **i miss lil g** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:35 pm

face it, Miller ain't coming back. They're not getting Bibby. So Lou is the starting PG. Enjoy that first-round rematch with Orlando.

is1531 · Post #1316 » by **is1531** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:50 pm

tmoore wrote:Could make the playoffs in the East, but don't like chances of winning a round.

Since we are not going to win a title this season, we are better off winning 25 games and getting into the lottery for a chance at a top 5 pick. At Least a top 5 pick would give the 76ers a chance at getting a star player next year. Who wants to make the playoffs on a 43 win season and get knocked out in round 1? Maybe a 15 year old might like the idea of the 76ers going to the playoffs so he can have the memory of going to a 76ers playoff game with his dad. If the 76ers try to duplicate what the TWolves did years ago,making the playoffs and never winning in the playoffs, they will still be left in a quagmire.

:rockon:

Kevin12 · Post #1317 » by **Kevin12** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 9:56 pm

is1531 wrote:I GOT THE GOLDEN TICKET TO THE LOTTERY

Come on man. You know the playoffs is a different atmosphere. You need to develop a hunger to succeed in the playoffs. That doesn't happen if you go there two years in a row and then take a step back. That's a recipe for failure.

i miss lil g · Post #1318 » by **i miss lil g** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:19 pm

just like they're not good enough to win a round in the playoffs, they're not bad enough to win just 25 games and get a top-five pick in the draft. like denny green famously said: "they are who we thought they were," and that's mediocre.

They're a 40--45 win team, which in the Eastern Conference makes them a playoff team.

tmoore · Post #1319 » by **tmoore** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:28 pm

sixerfan1976 wrote:i dont know much about price. Mr. Moore is the expert there...i would say vet min or a chunk of.who knows..

As for murray..he is more of a SG right?

Murray can play some point, but is more of a scorer. And it's Tom.

tmoore · Post #1320 » by **tmoore** » Thu Jul 2, 2009 10:32 pm

Did you see Gortat apparently has given a verbal commitment to sign with the Mavericks?