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Murat B.

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Do you think if SGA played in the 80's and the 90s vs Dennis Johnson, Gary Payton, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper and Michael Jordan he would avg more than 15 points a game?
SGA has a super high IQ. He would figure out how to be effective, if he could recover from the concussions he would receive.

Joking aside, you are missing one thing. NBA was more physical in the 80's and 90;s, but the players are much fitter today. You had to bribe players to go to the gym in the 80's. Now, they live in the gym.

Listen, do you think Alex English or Chris Mullen are better players than SGA? If you say yes, then there is no point talking basketball with you. But if you think SGA is better in every way like I do, you have to understand that if those two, who are not the biggest physical specimens NBA has ever seen, averaged close to 25 points most seasons they played, SGA could sure as hell manage 25 a game, and then some. Do you remember Bernard King? Who used to be the tinniest power forward , just about 6.7 , light as hell, but averaged 30 points a game for many seasons? I do. Where do you rank him among all time greats?

SGA is an MVP, and a super smart player. He would do just fine.
 

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I see Boston already has their Jekyll and Hyde act going. If they keep that up, the Knicks series could be very interesting again, assuming NY survives the first round.
 

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I see Boston already has their Jekyll and Hyde act going. If they keep that up, the Knicks series could be very interesting again, assuming NY survives the first round.
Every time I say to myself OK, this team has it going, that team lays an egg. Only OKC is steady. SA too, so far.
 

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it's ironic we were talking about the 2016 Warriors recently. These guys go deep into it. They actually talk about it about Steph's injury. It's crazy to me how folks disregard or forget that now...

 

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I see Boston already has their Jekyll and Hyde act going. If they keep that up, the Knicks series could be very interesting again, assuming NY survives the first round.
They're so flakey! But... the Pistons are the real disgrace of the Eastern Conference. I'm actually starting to wonder if Bickerstaff is just a regular season coach. He seems to do wonders for teams in the regular season then it's an utter disaster in the playoffs. Wonder if they'll give him a chance to learn
 

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I do have to say though.. it's good to see Embiid playing meaningful basketball again. I almost forgot that when he's on, particularly when he faces Jokic he often bosses him. A guy like that can do things. Not that I think the Celtics shooting will switch off enough to give 76ers a chance
 

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I do have to say though.. it's good to see Embiid playing meaningful basketball again. I almost forgot that when he's on, particularly when he faces Jokic he often bosses him. A guy like that can do things. Not that I think the Celtics shooting will switch off enough to give 76ers a chance
Speaking of guys like PG that unfortunately had the major injuries and now you’re surprised when they play for an extended stretch…It’s even tougher for Embiid as he is such an elite talent, even above PG at his best.

I highly doubt the 76ers make a comeback but with him back in there it’s not a walk in the park anymore after laying an egg at home.
 

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I remember when Embiid was unplayable. Don't you remember that @DarthFed ? We marveled at his and the Brow's level.
He’s a beast but even when healthy he always struggled in the playoffs. The higher intensity and extra few MPG seemed to get to him.