Whatever the means of delivery, whatever the technological and corporate structures, music will always be about groups of talented individual performers communicating emotionally with individual fans.
Mick Hucknall
Durability is part of what makes a great athlete.
Bill Russell
“I mean, we were kind of talking about there’s only one ball amongst a lot of stars,” Cunningham said. “So I think that’ll be interesting. But like, how cool? I think that that team is going to draw a lot of attention. I’m curious to know how it’s going to pan out. But good for him.”
Phil has a question:
Who does their opponent double team.
You got to be lucky. Like for example, one time in the seventh game of a playoff, somebody took a shot — I think it was Nelson or Ramsey or Sam — and it hit the backboard, hit the rim, rolled around, went in, and made me a hell of a coach. You know what I mean?
Red Auerbach
So if we’re looking for symmetry and poetry in the Book of LeBron’s final chapter, we won’t find it in the city he chose, or the team he chose, but more likely in the role he chose. Cue the choir.
The Ringer – Howard Beck – What the NBA Still Doesn’t Understand About LeBron
If they think we’ve got an edge, we’ve got an edge.
Red Auerbach
“Book of Dimes” Nike commercial
It’s the most unprecedented challenge left in a career spent setting precedents: Can LeBron become the connective tissue of a starting lineup with this much firepower? If so, the Sixers will be a legitimate terror for the rest of the league. If not, we’ll spend years considering what could have been elsewhere
They said you have to use your five best players, but I found you win with the five who fit together the best.
Red Auerbach
The Score – Joseph Casciaro – Are LeBron’s loaded Sixers destined for greatness or disappointment?
I’m a lot better coach when I have really good players.
Chuck Daly
Phil has a question:
Do they still play with only 1 ball.
The man with the ball is responsible for what happens to the ball.
Branch Rickey
I keep both eyes on my man. The basket hasn’t moved on me yet.
Dr. J
ESPN – Answering the biggest questions about LeBron James and the 76ers
The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.
Babe Ruth
ESPN – Zach Kram and Ben Golliver – LeBron James signs with the 76ers: Grade, reaction, winners
A player who makes a team great is better than a great player.
John Wooden
Phil has a question:
Is Silver hoping for a Lakers – 76ers Final for the ratings.
With A Little TOO MUCH Help From My Friends
What type of teammates do you want to play with? Be that teammate yourself.
John Calipari
The sight of Bob Myers pleading the Sixers’ case to Rich Paul on the Game Over podcast notwithstanding, Philly is way out of left field. The 76ers now have an über-talented, top-heavy, mind-blowingly fascinating roster that may or may not make any sense. Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron, and Joel Embiid provide, spacing issues aside, an egregious amount of skill, power, and athleticism. Good luck stopping that five-man unit if they can figure out how to meaningfully sacrifice their scoring opportunities, stay healthy, and make a resounding commitment to team defense.
The Ringer – Michael Pina – LeBron’s Final Decision Is a Massive Plot Twist for the NBA
Phil has the same question:
Do they still play with only 1 ball.
ESPN – Brian Windhorst – LeBron chooses 76ers: Why not Cavs or Heat? Here’s what Windy knows
With a Little Help from My Friends
One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar
With A Little Help From My Friends
The Score – Joseph Casciaro – Life after LeBron: What’s next for the teams King James rejected?
Phil M. Stockmen