Eddie Jordan: I never said I knew anything about basketball
March 10, 2010 by Zaki
Sixers head coach Eddie Jordan responded to the reports that he will be fired at the end of the season by saying he “never claimed to know the first thing about basketball.” “Everyone always just assumed that since I was a tall black guy, that I knew how to play basketball,” Jordan... [Read more...]
Iverson still battling with longtime addiction to everything
March 9, 2010 by Zaki
Former 76ers guard Allen Iverson spoke openly on Tuesday about how he has long suffered through menacing addictions to everything ever, including alcohol, lamps, gambling, drama and Saved By The Bell reruns. “You ever wake up in the middle of the night feenin’ for a Snicker’s wrapper?”... [Read more...]
Sixers turn to more convenient Strayer University offense
February 25, 2010 by Zaki
After struggling for much of the season to get anything going with Eddie Jordan’s Princeton offense, the Sixers’ head coach will switch to the more accommodating, but less popular Strayer University offense. “Our guys are pretty overwhelmed and obviously can’t keep up with the... [Read more...]
Jodie Meeks era underway with garbage time free throw
February 22, 2010 by Zaki
With a single free throw in the final minutes of a blowout loss to the Bulls on Sunday, the Jodie Meeks era officially began in the city of Philadelphia. The Sixers acquired Meeks in a last-minute deadline deal last week in an effort to make the team better, or so we’re told. “We didn’t... [Read more...]
Sixers issue formal apology for five-game win streak
February 11, 2010 by Zaki
The Sixers released a formal apology letter on Thursday, asking for forgiveness after the team suffered an embarrassing five-game win streak that set them back at least two weeks. The letter, sent to season ticket holders and various sponsors, referenced a “complete lack of focus” by the... [Read more...]
Sixers, Nets agree that’s probably enough for now
February 2, 2010 by Zaki
The Sixers halted their Sunday game against the New Jersey Nets after the two teams agreed that the game had probably run its course. “This is pretty much all we got, folks,” Elton Brand said to the reported 11,576 fans in attendance. “We could keep going, but to be completely honest,... [Read more...]
Sixers are gonna try and beat that traffic again
January 28, 2010 by Zaki
The Sixers have informed a couple nearby fans that they are probably gonna head out in a couple minutes to beat the traffic. “There’s not really much going on in the game right now, so we might as well head out,” said Thaddeus Young to a few of his teammates early in the third quarter.... [Read more...]
Sixers nearly out-grab-assed by Timberwolves in OT
January 19, 2010 by Zaki
Though the Sixers spent much of the first half of Monday’s game against the Timberwolves playing actual basketball, they were able to find their stride with a strong surge of grab-ass in the second half. “Anybody that watches us knows we’re not a first-half team,” said Allen Iverson... [Read more...]
Sixers guarantee long, painful season for Iverson
The Sixers made a major move yesterday by guaranteeing that Allen Iverson will endure one of the longest and most painful seasons of his 14-year career. “When we first brought him in here, we couldn’t guarantee how this season would turn out,” Sixers GM Ed Stefanski said on Wednesday.... [Read more...]
Source: Sixers could dump Iguodala on Rockets for McGrady
According to a team source, the Sixers may be working out a deal with the Houston Rockets that could finally rid the team of Andre Iguodala’s talent and still take on Tracy McGrady’s bloated contract at the same time. Sixers GM Ed Stefanski would not confirm that a deal is forthcoming, but... [Read more...]
