Long shows Sixers his range

[zephyr]

I saw some highlights and noticed one play where Shawn was stuck guarding someone on the perimeter. Guy blew by him for a layup. He was late on his rotation which caused this to occur. He had similar problem here and that issue may cause him to be in the D League or Europe for quite awhile.

This is what I was referring to Mike. I saw all of his minutes and he scored some points but he lacked what every other big man on the court lacked, an NBA level of athleticism. He had trouble in the low blocks getting his shot off and he had trouble extending his defense out. Again, I'm not saying he doesn't have skills or won't one day make a roster but I'm just tempering some here's expectations based just because he played here. There are a lot of guys, who won't make rosters in the fall, who can put up points at this point and look good. It's just the other things that I think will hurt him moving forward.

[CrazyCajun]

This is what I was referring to Mike. I saw all of his minutes and he scored some points but he lacked what every other big man on the court lacked, an NBA level of athleticism. He had trouble in the low blocks getting his shot off and he had trouble extending his defense out. Again, I'm not saying he doesn't have skills or won't one day make a roster but I'm just tempering some here's expectations based just because he played here. There are a lot of guys, who won't make rosters in the fall, who can put up points at this point and look good. It's just the other things that I think will hurt him moving forward.

Some people like to give a guy more than 14 minutes on a court before we decide if he is pedestrian at best...that's all. Especially one we watched the 4 years...especially one who didn't disappear against top level talent. You will never convince me Shawn doesn't have the athleticism that some of the big white slow goofy foreigners that play in the NBA have. He has learning to do and coaching to be had but he is athletic enough. The best defenders in the NBA over pursue and get blown by every single night in every game. The other guys are pros too you know.

[zephyr]

Some people like to give a guy more than 14 minutes on a court before we decide if he is pedestrian at best...that's all. Especially one we watched the 4 years...especially one who didn't disappear against top level talent. You will never convince me Shawn doesn't have the athleticism that some of the big white slow goofy foreigners that play in the NBA have. He has learning to do and coaching to be had but he is athletic enough. The best defenders in the NBA over pursue and get blown by every single night in every game. The other guys are pros too you know.

Then give him more than 14 minutes and leave it alone. I gave my opinion on the matter and stated why I gave it. You gave yours. I understand how you feel as you have stated it over and over. It aint going to change my view. Only Long will do that. Move on.

[CrazyCajun]

Then give him more than 14 minutes and leave it alone. I gave my opinion on the matter and stated why I gave it. You gave yours. I understand how you feel as you have stated it over and over. It aint going to change my view. Only Long will do that. Move on.

But you can't seem to move on right? Or you wouldn't have posted this...or looked for Mike to say you were right

[zephyr]

But you can't seem to move on right? Or you wouldn't have posted this...or looked for Mike to say you were right

Geez

[CrazyCajun]

Geez

See I knew you couldn't...just can't help yourself

[CajunAlan]

Long just scored 21 pts, 3-3 from 3 pt range 5 rebounds last night:
http://www.nba.com/games/20160713/PHIDLS/gameinfo.html

PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (1-3)
FIELD GOALSREBOUNDS
POS MIN FGM-A 3PM-A FTM-A +/- OFF DEF TOT AST PF ST TO BS BA PTS
T. Luwawu Cabarrot F 26:23 6-12 2-6 1-2 +33 1 1 2 2 1 0 4 1 1 15
J. Webb III F 27:14 4-9 3-4 3-4 +28 2 4 6 3 3 5 0 1 0 14
R. Holmes C 20:49 2-5 0-1 4-4 +16 1 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 0 8
B. Paul G 24:16 8-14 4-6 0-0 +26 0 6 6 0 3 2 1 0 2 20
T. McConnell G 19:57 4-7 0-2 0-0 +30 1 2 3 9 1 2 1 0 0 8
A. Caruso 23:07 1-4 0-2 2-2 +13 3 2 5 4 3 1 2 1 0 4
S. Long 16:30 8-9 3-3 2-2 +19 1 4 5 1 5 1 2 2 0 21
M. Lo 22:49 4-9 1-5 1-2 +8 0 2 2 2 1 1 3 0 0 10
B. Allen 18:55 4-7 0-1 0-0 +12 0 3 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 8
B. Simmons DND - REST
C. Wood DND - REST
Total 200 41-76 13-30 13-16 9 26 35 25 22 16 16 8 3 108
53.9% 43.3% 81.2% TEAM REBS: 10 TOTAL TO: 17

[Just1More]

Impressive shooting by Shawn.

[wcd35]

Highlights: http://www.nba.com/video/games/sixer...dls-recap.nba/

EDIT: Of course, not one highlight of Shawn. Posted before watching, but expected the leading scorer to be on the highlights

[SlickRick]

Interview on twitter:

https://twitter.com/Sixers/status/75...7Ctwgr%5Etweet