https://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lmdh7sgvgc2sNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: Heard enough about the Mike Malone news and the playoff race? Why not indugle in hopium and read about a Sixers historical parallel. The 97 Spurs tanked after their MVP center injured himself. Sound familiar? Heres why that Spurs team should give Sixers fans hope. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/4/7/24401113/san-antonio-spurs-sixers-cooper-flagg-tim-duncan-david-robinson-draft-lottery-joel-embiid08 Apr 2025 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmdh7sgvgc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3ll5nayfvds2eNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: This is a Sixers we'll happily forget. But, there some storylines and aspects were oh so fun. From Yabu Yabooing to all-time great individual play to a new signature shot. These are the things I'll miss from this Sixers season. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/24/24391580/sixers-nba-kelly-oubre-guerschon-yabusele-quentin-grimes-jared-mccain-kyle-lowry24 Mar 2025 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5nayfvds2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lknwfpoyts2fJoel Embiid's days as an MVP are over. But NBA history tells us former MVPs can still play vital, smaller roles on championship contender. My new @libertyballers.bsky.social piece examines what a smaller role for Embiid would look like for the Sixers. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/18/24387771/philadelphia-sixers-embiid-championship-hopes-roster-usage-history-shaq-kareem-walton18 Mar 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lknwfpoyts2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lk7opa2pik2eNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: Wrote a quick piece on what the Sixers have done well this season and how they can build on those things next season. Its a very quick read. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/12/24383947/sixers-nba-defense-drives-transition-maxey-oubre-embiid-nurse12 Mar 2025 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk7opa2pik2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lk2hz53or224Another NBA week another Games To Watch piece for @libertyballers.bsky.social: Big week for title contenders as we have a potential finals preview, a potential WCF preview, some playoff rivalries, and more! Check em out 👇👇 https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/10/24382197/nba-games-celtics-okc-warriors-clippers-pelicans-cavs-grizzlies-nuggets-kings-magic-pistons-playoffs10 Mar 2025 21:17 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2hz53or224https://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3ljsiivt4fs27New @libertyballers.bsky.social: As good as Jared McCain was, Quentin Grimes has earned the starting role alongside Maxey next season. And its not just because he dropped 44. Broke down his all-round game 👇 https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/7/24379278/quentin-grimes-tyrese-maxey-jared-mccain-nick-nurse-76ers-starters-backcourt#comments07 Mar 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljsiivt4fs27https://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3ljnsihqj322gSixers season is over already so why not enjoy the rest of the NBA? I've highlighted some games to watch this week that will make you love basketball again. 🦊 Fox returns to SAC 🥹 Adam Silver's dream Finals matchup 😈 The Greek Freak vs the NBA's best +more https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/3/4/24376678/nba-games-lakers-celtics-cavs-bucks-rockets-thunder-hawks-pacers-blazers-knicks-warriors-curry05 Mar 2025 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnsihqj322ghttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3liyu44qct22fNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: Wrote about the future of the Sixers wing rotation. Grimes and Edwards are great complementary pieces. Kelly is solid. C4 is a cheap and fun question mark. I also touch on what PG's done well and reasons to be optimistic this is just a slump shorturl.at/Br8j0 https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/2/24/24369266/sixers-rotation-paul-george-kelly-oubre-quentin-grimes-justin-edwards-ricky-council-nba-nurse-morey#comments25 Feb 2025 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3liyu44qct22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lihnyvikcs2uNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: After returning from injury in early Feb, Embiid looked meh on offense (and some really bad numbers back that up). It's affecting the team offense and also presents a problem for the future, especially if they want to shut him down this season. shorturl.at/Sdg6B https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/2/18/24367774/joel-embiids-nba-sixers-all-star-maxey-nurse-george-offense-rest-tank-compete#comments18 Feb 2025 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lihnyvikcs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lif3yo3sp22vNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: Joel Embiid's defense since returning for the Sixers has been below standard. He's still elite in one very important aspect, but everything else is not great, Bob. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/2/17/24365038/joel-embiid-defense-nba-nurse-maxey-all-star-break-bucks-dame-pistons-raptors17 Feb 2025 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lif3yo3sp22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lhmeaoaee22jNew @libertyballers.bsky.social Broke down how Quentin Grimes will fit with the Sixers. He's proved himself as a shooter and has some tasty self-creation chops. Defensively is where he can become a starter and finisher for the team. Should be fun. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/2/7/24361061/76ers-trade-deadline-quentin-grimes-tyrese-maxey-joel-embiid-daryl-morey07 Feb 2025 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmeaoaee22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lfurvaxy422yNew @libertyballers.bsky.social covers Justin Edwards play last two games. Has shiwn alot of flashes in such a small time. Imo he's fo sho secured a spot in the rotation going forward. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/1/16/24345139/justin-edwards-stats-76ers-okc-thunder-knicks-brunson-shai-embiid-maxey-yabu-mccain16 Jan 2025 17:17 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfurvaxy422yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lfuo3xkkuc2x🚨 JUSTIN EDWARDS FILM SESH 🚨 The ten game rookie has proved an effective NBA player in his last two games. Playing over 35 minutes in each, he showed a malleable skill set, a high IQ, and some defensive knack. Most of all though, he nice with it.16 Jan 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfuo3xkkuc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lffordcni22wNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: Wrote about Guerschon Yabusele's masterpiece against the Wizards and how it confirmed he should be the 76ers' backup five. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/1/10/24340562/guerschon-yabusele-nba-yabu-dancing-bear-76ers-philly-nba-embiid-nurse-george-maxey-sixers-five10 Jan 2025 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lffordcni22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lf45rmiad22iNew @libertyballers.bsky.social: In their last three games, the Sixers have shown the good, bad, and the ugly their offense is capable of. With a brutal schedule incoming, they must ensure it's far more good than bad and ugly. Here's how they can do that. https://www.libertyballers.com/2025/1/6/24336232/philadelphia-76ers-embiid-maxey-george-nurse-nba-kings-warriors-nets-thunder-cavs-knicks-nuggets06 Jan 2025 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf45rmiad22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3leyufsyf622kQuick thread on the good and bad of Philly's offense in recent stretch: We'll start with the absolute worst - the Sacramento ending. Minimal ball movement (just six non-handoff passes made in halfcourt live action) led to 0 points in three minutes of game time. (sped up for vid length reasons)05 Jan 2025 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3leyufsyf622khttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3leedlxlwms2eKyle Lowry was at his veteran best against the Celtics on Christmas Day. He simply but beautifully orchestrated an offense that put Maxey in the kitchen and let him cook. After being tied up to start the quarter, the 76ers were up 11 by the time he subbed out. Just enough to survive for a win.28 Dec 2024 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3leedlxlwms2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3ldys553yws2xWent over this week's NBA slates and recommended the best games to watch. Every game has multiple thirlling reasons to watch - only YOU can save the ratings! Theres some glorious matchups and rivalries this week beyond the Xmas day games. Dyson Daniels vs Anthony Edwards, Luka vs Book, + more! https://www.libertyballers.com/2024/12/23/24327974/nba-christmas-lebron-steph-luka-ant-giannis-celtics-lakers-mavericks-timberwolves-knicks-spurs-wemby#23 Dec 2024 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldys553yws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3ld2aujz6kk22One team in the NBA has a higher 3P% in losses than in wins: The Philadelphia 76ers. That's just one anomaly in the team's absurd and paradoxical three-point shooting stat-sheet. Sherlock Hoops would be dumbfounded. I explore it in my latest @libertyballers.bsky.social https://www.libertyballers.com/2024/12/11/24318689/philadelphia-76ers-nba-tyrese-maxey-paul-george-nick-nurse-threes-shooting11 Dec 2024 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld2aujz6kk22https://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lcvgwnbkgk2q🚨 NBA GAMES TO WATCH THIS WEEK 🚨 - Philly back? - Lakers washed? - Grizzlies scary! This week I judged teams based on their last five games and predicted the NBA Cup knockout rounds. Fun stuff! https://www.libertyballers.com/2024/12/9/24317200/nba-76ers-knicks-boston-lakers-bucks-hawks-pistons-grizzlies-raptors-pacers-magic-lebron-ja-embiid09 Dec 2024 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcvgwnbkgk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lcfuozcdps2zTanking in the NBA is a fierce and shameless battle, especially when an all-time prospect is in the next draft class. If the Sixers want to engage, they need to what they're up against. New @libertyballers.bsky.social explores the teams Philly would need to out tank in order to keep their pick. https://www.libertyballers.com/2024/12/2/24310919/nba-sixers-tanking-hornets-blazers-spurs-bulls-utah-pelicans-pistons-washington-toronto-nets03 Dec 2024 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfuozcdps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lc4wojl4u22wVery happy for nickeil - was fun on pelicans but seemed to overthink. Shoutout to him for finding his place and role on a contender. Great story.30 Nov 2024 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc4wojl4u22whttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lbsgla3gb224New article for @libertyballers.bsky.social recommends you some Eastern conference games to watch. It's a weekly piece and last week 2 of my recs went OT and 2 more were decided by under 3 points. That earns a self-toot of the horn, so give this one a read if you wanna watch good hoops (you do). https://www.libertyballers.com/2024/11/25/24305486/nba-76ers-celtics-cavs-bucks-wizards-hornets-knicks-nets-clippers-giannis-miami-cleveland-tatum-mvp25 Nov 2024 21:08 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbsgla3gb224https://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lbfv4v3hzk2wNew piece on what a potential Maxey McCain backcourt looks like I believe they can make it work and have fun doing it [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Nov 2024 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbfv4v3hzk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/sethgupwell.bsky.social/post/3lbbavy4dmc2sPositive minutes from the Sixers with Andre Drummond! Great end to the quarter19 Nov 2024 01:11 +0000at://did:plc:e6eupfigjxt5v663caopib3n/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbbavy4dmc2s