The MVP thing is boring at this point since the Sixers actually have playoffs games. Embiid was never going to win once analytical writers claimed Jokic was good on defense right before he was subbed on defense in the playoffs.
Here is the list of people responsible for Embiid' injury
1. Siakam
Blaming Embiid for a guy breaking his orbital bone for celebrating when a crowd literally chanted F-Embiid for THREE games is insane
49ers & national people are acting like the Eagles defense didn’t knock those QBs out of the game. Injuries suck & nobody wants any player to get hurt, but the 49ers offensive line was dominated by the Eagles’ defensive line
As far as would Ben Simmons be booed if he returns, we know the answer is 1) yes and 2) loudly. We also know that if he plays his game plus shoots jump shots like a real basketball player, all Sixers fans would cheer and forgive. It has always been 100% on Ben and ONLY Ben
Philly fans getting even 1% of the blame for Simmons quitting is disgusting. If you want to believe Simmons, believe him, but the fans treated him incredibly well relative to what they got back. They should be praised, not ripped in any way.
We all invest a lot in sports in the Philadelphia area. Time, $$, and to have it taken away again by a dirty play that was applauded by the media sucks. Sucks
As I somehow approach 30,000 twitter followers, I want to do something nice for the people who support me. Once I hit 30k, I will be giving away 5 Club Tyrone randomly to followers who like this tweet.
Mental health is a really really serious issue. Not 100% believing Ben Simmons doesn't mean you don't take mental health seriously. 100% believing Ben Simmons doesn't make you somehow more elevated as a person.
I know Reagor isn’t trying to fail and he’s a person. I know Howie put him in a terrible spot with Jefferson being so great. He has killed the Eagles for 2 years. He needs a change of scenery
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been voted the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second consecutive season, sources tell ESPN. A formal announcement is expected this week.
Simmons is NOT being fined for not using the Sixers mental health professionals. Simmons is being fined for a lack of transparency. Just like a guy with a torn ACL would be if they refused to give any info on the surgery + rehab. Sixers are correct here
The Eagles literally won the Super Bowl mostly due to how well Wentz played. If I could make a trade like that again this year and get another SB in 2 years I would.
This statement has nothing to do with politics. When a society that claims to care about life turns a blind eye to 14 children being murdered, there is no hope.
Zach Lowe said Jokic is a good defender today & used analytics for it. Embiid never had a chance if experts can’t even see he’s better than him on the defensive end. We should just move on from MVP.
Notice that Doc when mic'd up kept doing the performative "fight" stuff. Where was the basketball PLAN? He never countered them fronting Embiid. He never doubled Butler. He just said "fight" because fans and media eat that stuff up. They needed tactical coaching, not rah rah
The Eagles were the better team in the Super Bowl but made more mistakes. The Chiefs were the better team tonight but, they made more mistakes. Gauntlet huh
The Sixers fans sat through:
The Process
Embiid's foot injuries
Simmons foot injury
Fultz's shoulder "injury"
And Ben Simmons didn't shoot in 4 straight 4th quarters as the Sixers lost 3 home games in a 7 game series and Daniel Green said "fans turn on us"!!
This weekend is what we signed up for with the Phillies. THIS is what we wanted. If Girardi is the manger, Stott doesn’t play and the walk off is instead a 4 pitch Didi strikeout
We ALL love Jalen Hurts. We have blamed the coaches. We have blamed the run game. We have blamed the defense. At some point, it is on the franchise QB to win games like this. Why did he get paid? We would blame Randall, we would blame McNabb. We gotta put this one on Hurts.
I thought Riley Cooper should have been suspended for threatening to fight n-words. I think Desean should be suspended for trying to quote Hitler. I hope everyone can be consistent
"Carson Wentz is soft! ... He don't have that Philly toughness ... But Jalen Hurts does! Jalen Hurts IS Philadelphia. Jalen Hurts is freakin' Rocky!"
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@Realrclark25
This is sickening. A man worth 3.4 BILLION telling regular people that he can’t afford the cost of running the team. If he can’t afford it, he should sell!
👀 Phillies owner John Middleton says Catcher JT Realmuto will head to free agency
Middleton says signing Realmuto is a priority but he will NOT know the Phillies revenue and financials going forward based on what attendance might be next year
@6abc
#Phillies
#JTRealmuto
#Eagles
QB Jalen Hurts sent a letter today to the Washington Football Team and the NFL, asking what follow-up action will be taken after a “near-tragic incident” when a railing collapsed Sunday at FedEx Field. Several fans fell; Hurts narrowly avoided potentially serious injury.
Not on social media much today. Together 1 year after mom passed away. I hope she’s proud of how we are holding up without her & how close we remain. She was the best.
The Eagles fans who rearranged their schedules, sat in the cold (and rain) should be lauded by the players. Eagles were down 10-0 with 2 turnovers as 10 point favorites. Best fans on earth
So to certain Eagles fans/media after a 4 win season, the takeaway is.
1) Doug is safe & great
2) Howie is safe & great
3) Wentz is the worst QB & human ever to walk the earth because Doug & Howie are great.
Interesting. . .
Eagles won 38-7 & the game wasn’t as close as the score.
Sixers went 5-0 on their west coast trip, including last night with no Embiid & Harden.
Philly sports are in an amazing place this morning.