A reader named Joshua sent me the link to
this post from True Hoop earlier today. Check it out for a glimpse into the Sixers organization, and the atmosphere Mo Cheeks has brought to the team. It's a great read.
On another note, I'm going to be heading to the swamp tomorrow night to see the Sixers face the Nets, tickets were actually really cheap on Stub Hub (use this code for an extra $20 off your tickets if you want to go: WEL02084)
The Wizards choked in overtime against the Lakers, so the Sixers remain 1.5 out of 5th, 0.5 out of 6th and 3.5 ahead of the Hawks for 8th. Toronto faces Charlotte on the road tonight, the Wizards play at Utah and the Hawks play at Memphis. It would be nice to see the Bobcats and Grizzlies show some life and help the Sixers out.
Oh, crap. Check this out. It seems Mo is going to let Willie shoot himself out of this slump. These are the three most important games of the season coming up and Mo is screwing around. General Custard had a better plan.
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Mo pretty much has to say he's standing behind Willie publicly, but take a look at Willie's game log. Except for the Boston and N.J. games, Mo's done a really good job of cutting his minutes when he's shooting poorly.
My main concern is that Mo needs to get him out quickly, especially against good teams, because you can't dig yourself out of a double-digit hole every single game against teams like that.
I also disagree with Mo's assessment that Willie has been "OK" in other areas of the game. I think he's been anything but.