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If you didn't know that Eddie Jordan was both a liar and a complete moron, his post-game comments may lead you to believe poor offensive execution was the reason the Sixers were embarrassed, yet again, in Atlanta tonight. Luckily, I think even the most dimwitted fans can see through Jordan's act by now.
Full storyCeiling vs. Floor?Take a look back over the past couple seasons (no really, I'll wait). The Atlanta Hawks, who will play host to the Sixers tonight, aren't dissimilar to Philly. They're kind of built the same way, with versatile athletic guys. They even have their old, slower than a snail point guard in Mike Bibby. This time last season, the Sixers were actually trying to chase Atlanta down for the #4 seed in the East. My how things change. Full storySophie's Choice, Sixers StyleI have a simple question for you guys after the jump. It's an either or situation and its one of the few where I honestly couldn't tell you where I stand. Full storyThe Alternative Isn't PrettyOutside of a handful of games this season, Elton Brand has not been the player we were expecting when he signed his $80M contract to join the 76ers two summers ago. He has not lived up to his contract, he has not been an impact player on either end of the floor, for the most part. He has been a disappointment on any scale. All of that is true. It's also true that they have almost no chance to win games when he isn't playing. Full storySixers Lose Game, Iverson, Dignity and Maybe BrandThe Sixers somehow succeeded in making an embarrassing home loss into a non-story tonight. Their diversions: Cutting ties with a legend, a coach meltdown and a possible serious injury to their $80M power forward. Yep, that'll do the trick. Full storyWelcome Home!The Orlando Magic probably won't notice much difference between tonight's game and their last visit to Philadelphia. Pretty tame crowd, maybe an occasional chorus of boos, facing a team on the brink of elimination and seemingly powerless to do anything about it. I was shocked to see the Sixers are only 4-point underdogs in this one, maybe Vegas has bought into the "playing up to their competition," vibe. Full storyGet Some RestElton Brand missed practice yesterday with a strained right calf (not the same leg as the Achilles injury). He said he tweaked the calf on 2/19 against San Antonio, and he's been playing hurt. He's listed as day-to-day. I say take as long as you need, then take a couple more days. Full story76ers Team of the DecadeThis season is literally sucking the life out of me. The team's play, the performance of the coach, the front office and ownership, it's gotten to the point where only the truly devoted fans care in the least anymore. Since there's no game today, and I'm too drained to look at this current team in any depth, let's try an exercise in frivolity after the jump. Full storyLakers Outlast SixersI suppose there's no reason to hang your head after this loss as a Sixers fan. They went into LA, gave the Lakers all they could handle until the waning moments and really put forth a solid effort the entire night. It just wasn't enough against this Lakers team (even if the Lakers appeared to be sleepwalking through the win.) Full storyAny Fight Left?The Sixers will bring their four-game road trip to an end tonight at 10:30 in LA. The defending champs are pretty much cruising to the number one seed out West, though they seem to be in a dogfight with Cleveland for home court advantage throughout. The Sixers are cruising as well, I'm just having a hard time figuring out what their destination is. Full storyPick OneLate last night I was thinking about the Sixers and checking out various stats when a thought came to me. I've been in the camp that the Sixers have a core worth building around, or at least the beginning of one. When I was looking at the stats, and ages, of the players on the team, I couldn't help but ask myself a few very tough questions. I'd like to get your thoughts after the jump. Full story
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Elton Brand ($14,858,472)
Andre Iguodala ($12,200,000)
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Thaddeus Young ($2,105,400)
Marreese Speights ($1,685,280)
Jason Smith ($1,418,880)
Allen Iverson ($1,306,455)
Jrue Holiday ($1,261,900)
Rodney Carney ($855,189)
Jodie Meeks ($650,000)
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