Hollis “Alcohollis” Thompson was in a prolonged slumpy-wumpy for the whole first half of the season. After a promising rookie campaign where he alone managed to emerge from the stinking tar pits of the 76ers organization, his shooting regressed and his role was diminished in favor of other players. DownToBuck decrees: Thompson’s long nightmare of…
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Shane Larkin 11 Points/4 Assists Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
It is well-known that Amar’e Stoudemire is now taking red wine baths to cure the variety of ills that menace his worn-down body. Maybe it works, or maybe there’s some “therapist” somewhere who is making mad bank selling this “treatment” to superstitious rich people. Whatever the case may be, I have devised a special “bath”…
Read MoreTony Snell 19 Points/5 Threes Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
Tony Snell was a beast in Summer-League. A near-unstoppable three-point machine, a machine lacking his signature hair but maintaining his incredible blackness. The promise shown over the summer has not carried over to the regular season, where teams play defense and games sometimes mean something. I know it’s become cliche to do this, but I…
Read MoreRobert Covington 22 Points Full Highlights (2/7/2015)
Robert Covington: the only good offensive player on the 76ers? You might be able to argue Michael Carter-Williams. Other than him, there is no one else who can actually put the orange into the actual bucket. Philadelphia’s roster constructions looks worse for not having Embiid and Saric this year, but it is still horrible. Covington…
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