One Philly article said that not since Magic's 5 game stretch in 1991 has anyone done such a level of near triple doubles. I'm not sure if this is or isn't accurate.
More importantly, Philly has been propelled by Carter Williams to a nice stretch of winning 2 of 3 games. This is all without the services of Tony Wrotten. Can the two co-exist?
Yes, Philly will continue to lose many more games, but slowly, I predict that by year end, the core of MCW, Noel, KJ Mcdaniels(surprise RoY candidate) will show us that they are filled with promise.
Another top draft pick in the 2015 off season, and then perhaps the best player in the loaded 2014 Draft class will join us in summer league, Joel Embiid.
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12-09-2014, 09:56 AM #1Justice4 the ABA
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Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
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12-09-2014, 10:00 AM #2Blaze it up fgt
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
Is he still shooting something like 36% from the field?
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12-09-2014, 10:12 AM #3I rep the Celtics
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
dont know too lazy to check but 12assists/9rebounds is impressive as hell
Originally Posted by Wavves
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12-09-2014, 10:13 AM #4College star
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
He's shooting 43%. Still pretty bad, but not Rubio-tier. Originally Posted by Wavves
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12-09-2014, 10:17 AM #5Justice4 the ABA
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
Overall, on the year, he is still shooting 38%, and herein lies Philly's problem. Can you win at the highest level with a PG who shoots like that? He can finish in the paint with above average athleticism, but wide open 3s are a problem. Originally Posted by Wavves
I don't know what his shooting is over the last 5 games though. Let me check and possibly get back to you on that.
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12-09-2014, 10:18 AM #6I rep the Celtics
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
comon 43% is decent, at least it doesnt warrant a rubio comparison Originally Posted by Collie
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12-09-2014, 10:21 AM #72nd Greatest Player
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
solid numbers.
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12-09-2014, 10:24 AM #8Justice4 the ABA
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
It's 38% though, but you can't compare him to Rubio since Ricky can't finish in the paint and is not very athletic. Originally Posted by Random_Guy
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12-09-2014, 10:28 AM #9HomieWeMajorFan in the Stands (unregistered) Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
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12-09-2014, 10:37 AM #10Justice4 the ABA
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
Yes, I know the "empty stats" argument and I myself have been a proponent of this, but in our case, give the kids a break. We're looking to develop these young guys. Imagine MCW playing with Embiid, a more mature Noel, and some real shooters? How many more assists would he average then if he can average 12 apg on a team filled with D-leaguers? Originally Posted by HomieWeMajor
Also, MCW's poorer play early on had a lot to do with missing time from the shoulder surgery he got during the off season. When he returned, he played alongside Wrotten which was a major adjustment for him playing with a not bashful scorer in Tony.
Here's a report about the two and some highlights from MCW below:
http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-...-return-sixers
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12-09-2014, 10:37 AM #115-time NBA All-Star
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
You can't be too hard on him there. His coach was trying to lose and encouraged bad shooting. Originally Posted by Dr.J4ever
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12-09-2014, 10:39 AM #125-time NBA All-Star
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
Plus he turned his team around with his play. That's never empty. Originally Posted by Dr.J4ever
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12-09-2014, 10:42 AM #13I am your soldier!
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
MCW is a straight up baller. Too bad people won't care for like 3-5 more years.
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
MCW is the real deal. You don't put up a near quadruple double on your debut without being a stud.
Give him another year or two and he'll be a complete monster. Did we mention the guy has not 1, but 2 legit ROY's on the same team?
Noel and Embiid will round this out nicely!
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12-09-2014, 10:48 AM #15Justice4 the ABA
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Re: Last 5 games for MCW: 19.6 / 12.2 assists and 9.0 reb.
Exactly. Originally Posted by Pointguard
When people use stats as a be all, end all, absolute number and say Player A is a superstar with great stats while playing on a bad team, then yes, the "empty stats" argument can be used.
But when you are using nice and somewhat imposing stats for a poor developing team, then yes , stats can be an indication of a player's talent and skill level. These stats cannot be used to say he will be or is a superstar until his team is a consistent winning team, the objective of the game of basketball.
I don't want to derail my own thread, but case in point: Kevin Love.
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