Saturday, April 13, 2013
The Philadelphia 76ers expected a season of promise with a big off-season trade. Now the franchise is on the verge of collapse.
We interrupt the start of the baseball season to report that another Philadelphia sports team won't be making the playoffs this year. So much for your Philadelphia 76ers. After a past few years of exciting new ownership, promising playoff victories and high-profile trades, the Sixers have sunk to the lowest depths of the four Philly sports franchises this year. The finger pointing is endless. This has been one disaster of a season. In the beginning of the year, the possibilities and promise were endless. The team, with numerous free agent signings and trades in the off-season, appeared prime to take off. With rising stars Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner leading the way, the Sixers added a dominant force in the middle that would allow them to …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Roster movements for Phillies, possible new coach for Eagles and maybe Andrew Bynum return for Sixers could spark rebound.
Rebounding, not rebuilding. That is hopefully the mindset of the owners of our four Philadelphia sports franchises as their teams head into 2013. First off, who knows when the NHL will return to play any games this year, but if so, the Philadelphia Flyers will make their usualy Stanley Cup run. The Philadelphia 76ers have fought hard so far this year, sparked by the young shooters Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner. But in order to get into the playoffs and maybe over the hump, getting center Andrew Bynum on board -- even for a month or so -- just might be enough to turn this team into an elite contender. Look what Moses Malone once did. Imagine a healthy Bynum marking his territory in the middle of the floor? The Philadelphia Eagles will end …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
There are major issues with all four Philadelphia sports teams, issues that are tearing apart the fan base.
The pain just won't go away. We Philadelphia sports fans are suffering with no hope for happiness as we head into the holiday season. The Philadelphia Eagles, once a regular playoff contender, have lost seven straight games going into a Sunday night game against the rival Dallas Cowboys. The Philadelphia Phillies, after falling apart last year, have yet to pull the trigger on a major free agent signing. The Philadelphia 76ers had hoped to have a big man in its lineup that would put the team over the top. And we don't have the Orange and Black to get us back because the Philadelphia Flyers are out of action with the hockey season on strike. There's also no relief in sight. And the bad news keeps piling up. In the past week, Philly sports …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
76ers center's Hi Spot Lanes bowling appearances leads to extended knee problems.
Andrew Bynum, the 76ers newest injury-prone big man, aggravated his knee going bowling. He admitted as much. Now, it appears that bowling alley where he tweaked his knee was Roxborough's Hi Spot Lanes. As first reported by sports blog Crossing Broad, Bynum bowled at the 3857 Pechin St. alley Nov. 6—when his knee injury worsened. The former Los Angeles Laker, and so-called star player the Sixers desperately need, posed for photos with customers and the pro shop owner, John Altomare (which can be seen on Facebook). Bynum came to Philadelphia with a known track record of knee injuries. The 76ers gambled and landed Bynum in an off-season megatrade that saw Dwight Howard end up in LA, Andre Iguodala to Denver and Sixer prospects to Orlando. …
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
The Philadelphia 76ers had a great preseason. Now the team starts the season Wednesday with high hopes.
Philadelphia Phillies sportscaster Harry Kalas used to sing the song "High Hopes." That's the perfect song for the Philadelphia 76ers, who begin the start of the NBA season on Wednesday. With the Philadelphia Eagles struggling, the Phillies out of the playoffs and no hockey for the Flyers, the Sixers might be the proud son of the city. In other words, they might get lots of brotherly love. Even with star center Andrew Bynum sitting out the start with banged up knees, the Sixers team is perhaps the most talented and deepest in several years. The Sixers did a great job during the off-season acquiring key talent. They only return five players from last year's roster. But those five are key: Point Guard Jrue Holiday is a rising star, forward/…
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The new center for the Philadelphia 76ers is expected to be the main attraction this year.
He's not Julius Erving. No one will ever be able to claim the fame that Dr. J. received when he joined the Philadelphia 76ers, leading them to an NBA Championship game in his first season in the mid-1970s. But can new acquisition Andrew Bynum be the next Sixers superstar? Based on the showing of Philly fans Wednesday for Bynum's press conference, this could be a match made in heaven. The center, acquired from the Los Angeles, will be the man here. And he may be it here longer if he decides to sign a contract extension. (Bynum is in the final year of his contract.) "My experience here so far has been great that I'm leaning toward making this my home," Bynum told the crowd, which screamed with excitement. Bynum has put up strong numbers as …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Roxborough sporting goods store dresses up Chris Morris.
Ridge Avenue's sporting good shop equipped mascot hopeful Chris Morris with some custom duds. Mix Sports in Roxborough sized up Morris, who is vying to revive and embody the Philadelphia 76ers mascot Big Shot, and fitted him with a new jersey. "I made him a Sixers jersey with 'Big Shot' on the back—white and Sixer red with number 1 on the back," Mix Sports owner Michael Miksitz said. Miksitz is long-time friends with Morris' brother, Brian, who turned him on to mascot push. "Chris came in, and we talked about Big Shot. I wanted to get him this jersey," Miksitz said. Owning a sporting goods store, Miksitz is pretty plugged into Philly sports. He remembered Big Shot fondly—unlike the last Sixers' mascot, Hip Hop. "He was very cool. Honestly…
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Iconic mascot supports Chris Morris' 76ers dreams.s
Since Roxborough resident Chris Morris began his push to reinstate and become the Philadelphia 76ers' mascot, Big Shot, he's received support from a variety of places. On Wednesday, he got his biggest nod, or cluck, from mascot royalty. The Famous Chicken, aka the San Diego Chicken, wrote the below message to officially endorse Morris' Big Shot attempt. Played by Ted Giannoulas, the Famous Chicken was elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame in its inaugural 2005 class, along with the Phillie Phanatic and Suns Gorilla. Check out our profile on Morris here. Hi Chris, One must always follow his passion. If the return of Big Shot is a calling that you're feeling, then you must see it through. Go for it, my man. Any big dream can only be carried …
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
More than 2,000 support Chris Morris' quest on Facebook.
In one week, Chris Morris' campaign to be the next 76ers mascot went from 0 to 2,000—in terms of Facebook likes. With the help of friends, the Roxborough resident has pushed to reinstate and be cast as Big Shot, the blue basketball monster. On top of an ever-growing Facebook group, Morris has caught the attention of radio stations, newspapers and online publications alike. The comedian said Tuesday he hopes he can get the Sixers attention and demonstrate why he should help revive Big Shot in Philadelphia. To read the original Patch profile, click here. Check out what Morris and other are saying about his quest around the Web. Philadelphia Daily News—"Morris A Big Shot?" "We don't know what (Sixers co-owner Adam) Aron will decide, but we're…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Roxborough resident to stump on Angelo Cataldi's morning show.
Roxborough son Chris Morris' campaign to become the new 76ers mascot hits the radio Wednesday morning. The local comedian will make a case for himself on 94WIP's Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team show Wednesday around 7:20 a.m. Morris has petitioned the Sixers to bring back former mascot Big Shot, and is stumping for the job. On Monday, fans launched a Facebook group to make Morris the next Big Shot. As of Tuesday night, nearly 1,300 people have signed on to support Morris' effort. He announced his WIP appearance on Facebook, "Ladies and gentleman thank you so much for all of your support, it must be starting to work I am going to be a guest on angelo cataldi's morning show tomorrow morning hope you all can listen!" Son of Philadelphia …
John
12:53 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
This is a terrible draft, and the sixers will likely have th 12th pick or so. The only saving grace is that they aren't tied to major contracts, which is great. However, the free agency crop isn't that great either. Sure, Chris Paul is great, but he's not leaving LA. We will suck again next year. more ›