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The Sixers have quit on city, team

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:28:11 +0000

It is pretty much a forgone conclusion that Eddie Jordan will not be welcomed back next season as the coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Hopefully, half the roster is shown the door with him.

The Sixers do not have the least talent in the NBA. Their roster includes a former All-star at power forward (Elton Brand); a talented, if overpaid guard (Andre Iguodala); a $12 million center (Samuel Dalembert); a young guard scoring 14.9 PPG (Lou Williams); and a young… Finish Reading

Half the man he used to be

Joseph Birmingham — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:29:03 +0000

Well, recently The Answer was quoted as saying that his Sixers still held a chance of qualifying for the playoffs.

I have been trying to reserve judgement on everything about the Iverson trade this year, but Allen, as we all know, makes it hard to ignore him. I do have to note that he has been far less of a disruptive force since his return, and until his recent comment about the team’s performance, he seemed to be focusing on… Finish Reading

Sixers put it all together … at least for one night

Eric Schwartz — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:04:50 +0000

Elton Brand looked like the player the Sixers thought they were getting when they signed him to a huge contract last offseason.

Andre Iguodala looked like a player worthy of his max contract.

Thaddeus Young looked like an emerging, young forward who could provide all the intangibles.

Willie Green looked capable of being an NBA player.

When it all came together it gave the Sixers just enough to defeat the Chicago Bulls, 106, 103 in overtime.

I’m not sure what… Finish Reading

Sixers win 2nd of the week, without The Answer

Joseph Birmingham — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:00:51 +0000

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics by a point tonight, 98-97 in a game played without newly acquired Allen Iverson. Elton Brand had a strong game off the bench, scoring 23 points on 7-12 shooting; Iguodala, Speights and Green all scored in double figures as well.

Such is the NBA, where a 7-19 team that just broke a 12 game losing streak, playing without it’s newly acquired catalyst can defeat a 20-5 team riding an 11 game winning streak… Finish Reading

Iverson’s return to Denver unlike Vick’s triumph in Atlanta

Joseph Birmingham — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:27:50 +0000

Vick returned to Atlanta with the Eagles and helped secure a 34-7 victory, contributing 2 scores, one passing and one rushing to the cause. Tonight it was Iverson returning to Philadelphia, the team that originally drafted him, and trying to beat the Nuggets, the team he was traded to in 2006 after falling out of favor with the 76ers. Careerwise, Iverson was “The Answer” in Philadelphia during his 10+ seasons with the team, holding the team’s top spots for average… Finish Reading

Iverson back with Sixers, but will he practice?

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:35:31 +0000

The smell is undeniable. Nothing lingers in the air quite the same as the smell of desperation.

The Sixers are ready to party like its 1999 or 2001 or something like that.

As expected Allen Iverson has agreed to come out of his “retirement” to join a Sixers team that is a horrible fit for him. The Sixers are clearly making the move to sell tickets, because on the surface it makes no sense. Here are a few reasons why:… Finish Reading

Time for Elton Brand to prove himself

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:31:55 +0000

Attention Elton Brand: Yes you sir, with the giant 5-year $80 million contract. Mr. Brand, it is time to prove yourself, prove that you can still be the type of dominating low post player the Sixers thought they got when they signed you last year.
It is time to wake up Mr. Brand. Your team needs you.
With the news that second-year forward Marreese Speights will miss 6-8 weeks with a knee injury, Brand’s role with the Sixers… Finish Reading

An ugly win is better than no win, I guess

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:41:58 +0000

Playing without their top player in point guard Devin Harris, the New Jersey Nets should have stood no chance of winning when they walked into the Wachovia Center Friday night.

Instead, the Philadelphia Sixers gave them every chance to earn their first win of the season.

It turned out, the Nets didn’t want it.

The Sixers overcame a small fourth quarter deficit to pull out an uninspiring 97-94 win. The Nets came into the game as the worst team in… Finish Reading

Balanced Sixers net first win of season

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:54:07 +0000

The Sixers got their first win of the season Friday night, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 99-86, in their home-opener.

The Sixers recovered from a season-opening loss to the Magic to even their record at 1-1.

Though the sample size is just two games I think what we have seen out of the Sixers so far is what we can expect to see the rest of the way. Philly will do well when matchup up with the average-to-bottom teams that the… Finish Reading

Sixers open up to little fanfare

Eric Schwartz — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:18:17 +0000

It is not often a season-opener goes unnoticed, but that’s exactly what is happening for the Sixers as they prepare for the start of the season today.

With the Phillies set to face the Yankees tonight, basketball is set deeply in the background Philly fans. There is also the notion that the Sixers will be nothing more than mediocre this season. The Phillies are a series away from bringing the city another championship, the Eagles are in the thick… Finish Reading