PHLY Philadelphia Sixers Podcast

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Game of Zones Backstory Jun 19, 2020

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Derek and Rich interview Game of Zones creators, and lifelong Philadelphia sports fans, Adam (@mutsack) and Craig (@mutsackcraig) Malamut about how Game of Zones came to be, the creative process in making it a reality, the reactions they received from players and executives they made fun of, and where they go from here. Game of Zones is presented by Bleacher Report.

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What Should the Sixers' Rotation Look Like? Jun 13, 2020

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What should the Sixers' rotation look like? Derek and Rich go over that, discuss some of the emerging details of the NBA's return to play plan, and discuss the report that Ime Udoka could be a leading candidate for Chicago's head coaching search.

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The NBA's Plan to Resume Jun 07, 2020

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Derek and Rich dive into a bunch of different topics, from changes at The Athletic, to the ongoing protests across the country demanding criminal justice reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd, to what the league's plan to resume the season means for the Sixers.

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Which Return to Play Scenario Helps the 76ers? May 31, 2020

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How do the various return to play proposals impact the Sixers? Derek and Rich go over that, along with a little bit more Vasilije Micic talk and a conversation about sports memorabilia.

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Should the 76ers Bring Over Vasilije Micic? May 22, 2020

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Should the 76ers consider bringing over Vasilije Micic, a 6-foot-6 Serbian point guard that they drafted back in 2014? Derek and Rich discuss that, along with a few stray thoughts on Brett Brown's conference call and some details on the NBA's return to play plans.

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Best And Worst Draft Picks In the Past 20 Years May 16, 2020

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What were the best and worst draft picks the 76ers have made over the last 20 years? Derek and Rich dive into that debate, while also providing some brief thoughts on some of the challenges of returning to play in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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We're Talking About Practice: The Story Behind Allen Iverson's Practice Rant May 06, 2020

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We're talkin 'bout practice. Derek and Rich briefly discuss Elton Brand's conference call with reporters, then dive into Rich's oral history of the Allen Iverson "practice" press conference, which featured first hand accounts from Billy King, Larry Brown and many more, all retelling their perspective on Allen Iverson's infamous press conference.

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Ben Simmons: The Reluctant Shooter Apr 24, 2020

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What do you make of the ESPN feature discussing Ben Simmons and his reluctance to shoot? And how would this time off, and a shortened season, impact the Sixers' chances to make a deep playoff run? Derek discusses that, and more, with Mike O'Connor.

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JJ Redick Interview: On his time in Philly, Embiid and Simmons fit, and playing with Zion Apr 17, 2020

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Derek and Rich are joined by former 76ers guard JJ Redick to talk about playing with Zion Williamson, why his time in Philly came to an end, his thoughts on 76ers head coach Brett Brown, and why JJ will continue to bet on Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid fitting together.

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What Worked (and What Didn't) During The Process Apr 12, 2020

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Following up on their chat with Yaron Weitzman, author of Tanking to the Top, Derek and Rich go back and rehash what stood out about The Process, using the added perspective of the years since it ended to discuss what worked during the rebuild, what didn't, and how things could have turned out differently.

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