gradyandrew wrote:<snip>
Also, PG is already injured and espn had this:after playing in just 433 of a possible 637 games across the past eight seasons -- not counting the first two years of his career that were lost to foot injuries -- Embiid's days of playing back-to-backs appear to be over."If I had to guess," Embiid said, "I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career."
"We're going to be smart about it," Morey said. "Part of being smart about it is having both Paul and Joel probably not play many back to backs, if any."
Philly has 10 back-to- back sets over the season, which seems like a significant amount. Playoff basketball is way different than regular season, but grabbing that top seed and getting easier matchups is huge in terms of advancing. With a significant number of teams in the East with lottery protected picks, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Charlotte, and Chicago. and only 4 teams with the potential to be regular season juggernauts, Boston, New York, Milwaukee, and Cleveland, the Knicks hopefully can land a top seeding.
Yeah, Philly looks like they may be in bad shape and seemed primed to take a step back from last year. The season hasn't even started and 2/3 of their big 3 are already banged up. Nick Nurse is a good coach and should get them to the playoffs, but I wouldn't feel good about these guys being healthy at the right time.
technomaster wrote:gradyandrew wrote:<snip>
Also, PG is already injured and espn had this:after playing in just 433 of a possible 637 games across the past eight seasons -- not counting the first two years of his career that were lost to foot injuries -- Embiid's days of playing back-to-backs appear to be over."If I had to guess," Embiid said, "I would probably never play back-to-backs the rest of my career."
"We're going to be smart about it," Morey said. "Part of being smart about it is having both Paul and Joel probably not play many back to backs, if any."
Philly has 10 back-to- back sets over the season, which seems like a significant amount. Playoff basketball is way different than regular season, but grabbing that top seed and getting easier matchups is huge in terms of advancing. With a significant number of teams in the East with lottery protected picks, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Charlotte, and Chicago. and only 4 teams with the potential to be regular season juggernauts, Boston, New York, Milwaukee, and Cleveland, the Knicks hopefully can land a top seeding.
Yeah, Philly looks like they may be in bad shape and seemed primed to take a step back from last year. The season hasn't even started and 2/3 of their big 3 are already banged up. Nick Nurse is a good coach and should get them to the playoffs, but I wouldn't feel good about these guys being healthy at the right time.
Now you did it. They will make the finals now.
Any news on PG13 hyperextended knee?
I thought Embiid was just being kept out and bought along slow? Is he hurt?
I know Embiid got sharp elbows and aggressive dirty at times. But that SOB damn near beat us on one leg!!!
He was out of shape and he got stronger thru the series. Im not here to fawn on him, but he should be feared if he on the court.
Can him and PG13 stay healthy? Doubt it but if they sandbag Embiid for a stronger season ending they can be dangerous.
Same for any team with their stars including us.
martin wrote:CleaverGreene wrote:martin wrote:ToddTT wrote:martin wrote:SergioNYK wrote:Blame Thibs.
We love you Isaiah with 2 A's! Get well soon! But also, suck it OKC!
I knew we were wise to only sign him for two years! But none of you listened!!!
Grandmaster all-seeing 3D Chess guru right here amongst us all, behold the Bot!
ToddAI?
Even better!!
A-hole incarnate? Sounds about right!
Klingon looking good! Probably should get his own spinoff series or something! A thread will do nicely too!
$30m?! Brunson making $25m this year as a reference point, $35m next year.
He might be worth a look.
Starter for Cavs gonna miss some time
Anyone for Frank the Tank?
Maybe he was just on a scouting mission?
martin wrote:NY has options?
Was under the impression that were required to roster 14 players. Is that wrong?
Herb Jones for Mitch it is
