I think Philly fans are safe for now. That first week was pretty scary, with all that winning and stuff. Did Brett Brown and the rest of the Sixers front office not get the point across clearly enough during the offseason? The 76ers were supposed to be 0-3 to start the year, not 3-0! But finally, Brett Brown has stepped up his coaching and has led the team to a 5-20 record since. Now that's some fine coaching.
Being able to lose is something that should be really easy; just sit a few players with mysterious injuries, give the players at the end of your bench rotation minutes and just let the other team score more points than you. It's that simple. But what if every other team is also trying to lose with you? (For any South Park fans out there, this reminds me of the episode where they all really don't want to play baseball and each team gets pissed when they keep winning. If you don't watch South Park, why not? It's a really funny show. A bit vulgar at times, yes, but still some good humor all around. Okay, back to the story.)
That is the dilemma that the 76ers and every Eastern Conference team not from Miami or Indiana is facing. It's harder to lose in the Eastern Conference than it is to win out west, and the 76ers have emerged as the best at losing over the last few weeks. They have to keep it up though. Imagine a future rotation of MCW, Noel, Jabari Parker/Andrew Wiggins, Evan Turner, another draft pick like Indiana University forward Noah Vonleh (an absolute beast, watch his highlights if you get a chance), Thaddeus Young, and Spencer Hawes. This is a really awesome future, and I'm nervous that it might not happen because there are a dozen other teams racing us to the loser's circle.
Luckily, there are at least 7 absolute future all stars in the draft, and at least a dozen more with bright futures as well. There is plenty to go around, other teams should just let the 76ers continue their losing ways. They can have the next draft if they want. Sounds fair to everyone involved.
Without further ado, here are the Week 9 Reverse Power Rankings:
The Contenders:
30. Portland Trailblazers (23-5)
29. Indiana Pacers (22-5)
28. Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5)
27. San Antonio Spurs (21-6)
26. Miami Heat (20-6)
25. Los Angeles Clippers (20-9)
The Rest of The Best Out West:
24. Houston Rockets (18-10)
23. Phoenix Suns (16-10)
22. Dallas Mavericks 15-12)
21. Denver Nuggets (14-12)
20. Golden State Warriors (15-13)
Third Seed In The East:
19. Atlanta Hawks (15-12)
On The Cusp of .500:
18. Los Angeles Lakers (13-14)
17. Washington Wizards (12-13)
16. Minnesota Timberwolves (13-15)
15. Charlotte Bobcats (13-15)
14. Detroit Pistons (13-16)
Kinda Tanking, But Afraid To Make A Commitment:
13. Toronto Raptors (11-14)
12. New Orleans Pelicans (11-14)
11. Memphis Grizzlies (11-15)
10. Boston Celtics (12-17)
Hope You Get Well Soon D-Rose:
9. Chicago Bulls (10-16)
Hope You Start Playing Well Soon Kyrie Irving:
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-16)
No Draft Picks Ever, So Why Are We Here Again?:
7. Brooklyn Nets (9-17)
6. New York Knicks (8-18)
#RigginForWiggins/Parker/Randle/Smart/Exum/LaVine:
5. Sacramento Kings (8-18)
4. Orlando Magic (8-19)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (8-20)
2. Utah Jazz (8-22)
1. Milwaukee Bucks (6-21)
By: Dan Goggin
That is the dilemma that the 76ers and every Eastern Conference team not from Miami or Indiana is facing. It's harder to lose in the Eastern Conference than it is to win out west, and the 76ers have emerged as the best at losing over the last few weeks. They have to keep it up though. Imagine a future rotation of MCW, Noel, Jabari Parker/Andrew Wiggins, Evan Turner, another draft pick like Indiana University forward Noah Vonleh (an absolute beast, watch his highlights if you get a chance), Thaddeus Young, and Spencer Hawes. This is a really awesome future, and I'm nervous that it might not happen because there are a dozen other teams racing us to the loser's circle.
Luckily, there are at least 7 absolute future all stars in the draft, and at least a dozen more with bright futures as well. There is plenty to go around, other teams should just let the 76ers continue their losing ways. They can have the next draft if they want. Sounds fair to everyone involved.
Without further ado, here are the Week 9 Reverse Power Rankings:
The Contenders:
30. Portland Trailblazers (23-5)
29. Indiana Pacers (22-5)
28. Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5)
27. San Antonio Spurs (21-6)
26. Miami Heat (20-6)
25. Los Angeles Clippers (20-9)
The Rest of The Best Out West:
24. Houston Rockets (18-10)
23. Phoenix Suns (16-10)
22. Dallas Mavericks 15-12)
21. Denver Nuggets (14-12)
20. Golden State Warriors (15-13)
Third Seed In The East:
19. Atlanta Hawks (15-12)
On The Cusp of .500:
18. Los Angeles Lakers (13-14)
17. Washington Wizards (12-13)
16. Minnesota Timberwolves (13-15)
15. Charlotte Bobcats (13-15)
14. Detroit Pistons (13-16)
Kinda Tanking, But Afraid To Make A Commitment:
13. Toronto Raptors (11-14)
12. New Orleans Pelicans (11-14)
11. Memphis Grizzlies (11-15)
10. Boston Celtics (12-17)
Hope You Get Well Soon D-Rose:
9. Chicago Bulls (10-16)
Hope You Start Playing Well Soon Kyrie Irving:
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-16)
No Draft Picks Ever, So Why Are We Here Again?:
7. Brooklyn Nets (9-17)
6. New York Knicks (8-18)
#RigginForWiggins/Parker/Randle/Smart/Exum/LaVine:
5. Sacramento Kings (8-18)
4. Orlando Magic (8-19)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (8-20)
2. Utah Jazz (8-22)
1. Milwaukee Bucks (6-21)
By: Dan Goggin
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