Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fans

Sean and Dan first react and recap the Sixers incredible come from behind win over the Utah Jazz, led by MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid. Then, the two take a look back at their preseason awards show to see what they got right (not much) and what they got wrong (a lot) prior to the start of the 2020-21 season.

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Since the win over the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers all star guard Ben Simmons has been on.. a.. TEAR! Defensively, Simmons continues to be at the very least a first team All-NBA defender and should be in the conversation for defensive player of the year. Offensively, Simmons has been unlocked in ways we haven’t seen too often in the career of one Benjamin David Simmons. Tom West joins Adio on the Out of Site podcast to discuss this stretch of games in which Simmons is playing the best basketball of his career and giving us a glimpse of what the best version of Ben Simmons is. Is it this?

Tom’s column:

https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/2/26/22296177/how-ben-simmons-making-leap-sixers-philadelphia-76ers-nba

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Gastro Blues is back! First, Steve, Dan and Emily break down the Sixers’ 2-1 week, of course punctuated by a very Sixersy loss to the Cavs on Saturday night. The trio then discusses Kyle Lowry as a potential Sixer, Ben Simmons’ improved play, Tobias keeping a secret from Brett Brown, and predict the week ahead with games against Indiana, Utah and the All-Star game on Sunday.

Then The Ringer’s Tyler R. Tynes joins the show. Tynes tells the pod all about his favorite Philadelphia athletes growing up, what he thinks about the state of the Sixers, and what he would give up for Kyle Lowry. Tyler also answers questions about his great work regarding John Chaney, Cam Newton, and the disparity of black head coaches to white head coaches in the NFL. Tyler also rattles off some takes about the Eagles and Carson Wentz, and this season of the Bachelor. Tyler is awesome, follow him on Twitter @TylerRickyTynes and read his work at The Ringer.

ANNOUNCEMENT: In conjunction with a new partnership between SB Nation and the Locker Room app, the Gastro Blues will now be putting out an additional bonus episode, every week. The inaugural episode will be recorded on either Thursday or Saturday this week — keep your eyes peeled here or on Twitter to find out. Then, tune in live and listen to Dan, Emily and Steve talk Sixers while you can write in questions in the moment to be answered on the air — or, be pulled “on stage” to ask a question directly to the hosts.

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Following another dominant defensive performance from Simmons, Dan and Sean debate whether the now 3-time All Star is a top 20 player in the league right now, and what traits are ultimately the most important in evaluating top tier players. Plus some Tyrese Maxey Rising Star candidacy at the end of the pod.

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The Philadelphia 76ers took a bad “L” to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, so, naturally, the feeling is “panic trade”! So, Harrison Grimm joins Adio Royster on the pod to discuss what the alleged Sixers problems are, what players could be infused into the roster and what it could cost them in a trade. The pair talk about everyone from Buddy Hield to Rajon Rondo. Everyone is covered in this podcast. Even Boogie!

https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/2/20/22293180/report-woj-discusses-some-of-the-sixers-trade-deadline-plans-philadelphia-76ers-nba

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Steve, Emily and Dan are back to talk Sixers. They discuss Ben Simmons’ 42-point game against Utah, Joel Embiid’s 50 piece McNugget against Chicago, Embiid’s standing in the MVP race as it pertains to LeBron James, how Daryl Morey can improve the Sixers’ bad bench unit, and which other Sixer(s) will join Embiid and Doc Rivers for the All-Star game. Also, listen for an immediate reaction to the team’s loss in Tampa to the Raptors.

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The Sixers hit a bit of a rough patch this past week with three straight Western Conference losses, leaving Sean and Dan to discuss what possible changes the team might need, particularly focused on their bench. Everyone from George Hill to Nemanja Bjelica to in-house candidate Isaiah Joe gets talked about, before Sean reveals an incredible experience he had with none other than Boban Marjanovic.

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With the Philadelphia 76ers on a road swing where they’ve already lost to the Portland Trailblazers and Phoenix Suns in consecutive games, there may be some feelings about where the team may go if wins and losses don’t fall the way we hoped they would. Does this mean a trade could be on the horizon with the trade deadline a month away? We’ll get the opinion of Dave Early as he joins the podcast to discuss the possibility as well as vent some frustration at local sanitation pickup for funzies.

Dave’s columns:

https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/2/13/22281667/the-sixers-have-a-very-tough-stretch-ahead-it-should-reveal-a-lot-as-they-weigh-potential-trades 

https://www.libertyballers.com/2021/2/15/22281666/sixers-fim-room-10-things-i-dont-love-about-you-philadelphia-76ers-ben-simmons-joel-embiid

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The Gastro gang is back for some Gastro Blues after dark. First, Emily, Dan and Steve discuss the Sixers' win over Sacramento and loss in Portland. They also dive into the Sixers' issues from three point range lately, and what is most to blame for the issue.

Then, NBA Twitter's Sreekar joins the show talk all things Sixers-Suns (Sreekar is a big Suns fan). Also: How is Dario doing? How's Monty Williams been? Who should represent the Suns in the All-Star game? Who is the handsomest Sun? They cover it all. Enjoy!

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Big men are back in the NBA, so much so that one of them might win MVP. To help sort out the raging debate, Denver Stiffs Site Manager Ryan Blackburn returns to the show to sort out the Embiid-Jokic hierarchy in the MVP Race with Sean and Dan.

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