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The Opening Tip
Hello and Happy Thursday, it's the Corner Three!
"Honestly right now Tobias Harris is better as a basketball player than as a guy"
-Mike Levin
Let's Roll!
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Oh Yeah,The Sixers
New Year, New.....Offensive efficiency?! The Sixers are absolutely rolling. Best record in basketball heading into a very crucial stretch where they'll get to show the league just how real they actually are.
Love, Like, Eh - The first of 2021!
Love:
Joel Embiid
Currently the odds on favorite to win his first MVP award is happier, healthier and just playing lights out all around. He'll have his work cut out for him in the next few weeks with clashes with Jokic, AD, on the horizon but all signs point toward the big fella keeping the train chugging along.
Tobias Harris
All respect due to him. He was shit-talked, asked to do more, imploreddd to do more, and he delivered to the tune of an Eastern Conference Player of the Week nod and helping his team to a 3-0 week. I'm not sure at what clip he can keep this scoring up but if this is the Tobias they get moving forward, the optics will be changed completely. HOWEVER! I wholeheartedly reserve the right to tear his ass up again if he regresses.
Seth Curry
Guy is a fucking flamethrower right now. Out of his mind from beyond the arc and averaging career highs in three point percentage and points. He's settled in nicely and the crazy thing is he's still (admittedly) working on his two-man game with Joel Embiid.
Like:
Ben Simmons
Still off and on as far as offense goes and excelling at his strengths there but doing his damndest on defense and continues to look like a DPOY candidate.
League Leading Defense
I'm literally typing this 5 minutes after they gave up 60 points to Brad Beal and 141 points to the Wizards but fuck it man, leading up to last night they had the league's best defense, statistically.
Shake Milton
A model of consistency and not looking to slow down anytime soon. I'm happy to see him in a groove and pushing the envelope while leading the second unit.
Eh:
Danny Green
He's been OK and flat out bad some nights but I like him and hope he can shake off the rust and get into a nice motion. I think he's too smart of a basketball player to not have in your rotation in a big game/playoff scenario but man, if he continues to be up and down I can't say I would blame Doc for giving him a game or two off.
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Charity Spotlight
The Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY) formed in response to the alarming statistics characterizing the high level of violence reflected in the lives of disadvantaged youth in the Philadelphia area. IDAAY is doing it's part to help and could always use the support from any who are able. Read more about their mission and how to help!
This Week In The Pod
The first place Sixers are kicking the shit out of everyone and the Tobias Harris Revenge Tour is in full swing. More importantly, the Tanks vs Babies debate commences. Tap in!
The awesome Marian Hill joined Spike and Mutlu on the Carl Landry Record Club.
The Rest From The Best
Film Breakdown! The Sixers are beating the fuck out of everybody. How are they doing it and can they keep it up? The great Mike O'Connor broke it all down here.
The top 76 Sixers moments of 2020, from AU, brought to you by Kinetic Skateboarding.
Peace, Love and Process
Till next week ya'll. Stay Safe and Stay Hydrated
-Zo