Sixers chat with Keith Pompey

3rd & 7 37yd

Welcome to today's live chat. Let's get this thing started.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 3:56:13 PM
The Sixers have a crowded roster. Do you think there is anyone in this draft who can help the Sixers next season (we are sitting 12th with the lakers pick now and 17th with our own), or would it be better to trade the picks for future picks. The though being when the team gets older and we start losing players to FA then we can get an infusion of talent from the draft.

by George 3/16/2018 3:56:29 PM
I like the local kid, Mikal Bridges out of Villanova with the 12th pick. Not too sure about 17th.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 3:57:55 PM
The Sixers tend to run their offense through Embiid late in games and stop passing/cutting which is what make them fun to watch early in the game. Embiid trips, falls, dribbles into double teams, and telegraphs passes. It can be frustrating to watch and easy to guard for opposing teams. Do you think Embiid with be more careful with the ball or is this going to be what we see in the 4th quarter of the playoffs?

by George 3/16/2018 3:58:17 PM
Great question. I think that will be what we see in the postseason to a point. However, I think it will be better next season.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 3:59:05 PM
If Markelle is back to being the Markelle the Sixers drafted I think it makes sense to give him some run with the second unit to get him comfortable. The Sixers schedule is pretty soft from here on out this might be an ideal time to easy him into the line up and see if he can help.

by George 3/16/2018 3:59:21 PM
I agree, but the longer they wait, the harder it will take to incorporate him in the system. I think he needs to play as soon as yesterday.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:00:33 PM
In your opinion, has Redick been worth the money they gave him?

by Earl 3/16/2018 4:02:52 PM
Wow. I'm not going to hate on anyone getting paid. Heck, if you offered me, $23 million I would take it. The thing is the Sixers knew they would have to pay that type of money to get a relevant player. Redick brings more than the things we see on the court. He has been a solid leader for the guys on the team.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:05:28 PM
Lebron to the Sixers sounds great in theory. Do you think he would fit with a non shooter like Simmons? Would having a ball dominate player like Lebron take the ball out of Simmons hands and therefore make his skill set moot? In summary can Lebron and SImmons play together?

by George 3/16/2018 4:05:46 PM
That's going to be a tough one just because you have to also add Markelle Fultz to the mix. Right now, Joel Embiid is the big dog. Does he stay that way with James come? Probably not.
I was 100 percent sold a couple of weeks ago. However, now, I think the Sixers need to really think this out. It could work and be good if all the players buy in.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:08:21 PM
What potential free agents do you think can help the Sixers next season? And please don't say LeBron.

by Claude 3/16/2018 4:08:46 PM
I think they could possibly make a run at Paul George. I know several people think that sounds crazy, but I think he would be a great addition.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:09:45 PM
I think the Redick signing was great. Their future cap was not affected and they had to use the cap space for this season anyways. Why not overpay for one year of Redick?

by George 3/16/2018 4:09:53 PM
I agree.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:10:03 PM
Hinke took a lot of heat for not being accessible. Who is more accessible to the press, Colangelo or HInke?

by George 3/16/2018 4:14:38 PM
Honestly, it's about the same.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:15:01 PM
The Sixers have said previously they are trying to build a Spurs like locker room culture. Being around the team how are they doing on that front?

by George 3/16/2018 4:19:56 PM
I just think they just like to say that. The only similarity I see is a bunch of foreign players. ... The Spurs were always led by veterans. This team is led by young guys.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:21:28 PM
Most of the last two games the Sixers didn't look like they were playing with a lot of energy. Johnson plays well at times but I thought these last two games where Holmes' energy and shot blocking ability would have sparked the team. What is your feeling on that?

by A Beautiful Mind 3/16/2018 4:21:48 PM
I think the Sixers could give him some run. He showed that he deserves it. However, Johnson plays because he does all of the unheralded stuff. It would be nice if they could play Holmes more at the 4. However, that won't happen because of Ersan Ilyasova.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:23:16 PM
It looks like it fish or cut bait on Fultz. The offense is so stagnant unless Embiid or Simmons are doing something, time to roll him out?

by Stuart 3/16/2018 4:29:54 PM
I hear that Fultz has been solid with the ball in his hand during workouts and practices. You hold onto him. I expect him to turn a lot of head next season.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:31:11 PM
Fixing Tanking. Since teams don't really start tanking until after the all-star break, I propose they set the NBA draft order (lottery odds) at the all star break. Then no teams would have an incentive to tank after the break and the quality of play down the stretch would be better. What do you think?

by George 3/16/2018 4:31:40 PM
Then they would start tanking at the beginning of the season. You can't avoid it right now.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:32:10 PM
In your opinion, how likely is it that Fultz suits up this year?

by Ben 3/16/2018 4:39:09 PM
I used to think it was very likely. I'm still learning towards it happening. However, the longer they wait the more I'm slowly changing my mind.

by kepompey 3/16/2018 4:40:07 PM

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