5 Sixers thoughts: Paul George likely to return for revenge game, VJ Edgecombe changes speeds, Andre Drummond changes minds and more

Paul George is poised to make his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Los Angeles Clippers, and it's likely that he'll start at small forward. This move would ease the burden on Justin Edwards and maintain competition for minutes at the power forward position.

The question remains how much George can be asked to contribute immediately, particularly with regards to playmaking. The Sixers have struggled with depth in this area, and George's scoring upside is capped by his lack of off-the-dribble burst. His ability to score efficiently will be crucial for the team's success.

VJ Edgecombe has been through a slump in recent games but remains undeterred. He attributes his confidence level as key factors in flushing disappointing performances as they happen, and has shown an impressive willingness to change speeds as a half-court scorer. Coach Nick Nurse has noted that Edgecombe's biggest challenge right now is improving his overall finishing in transition.

Nurse hinted at a potential solution for the Sixers' struggles in the third quarter of games. By using different lineups and players like Dominick Barlow, who played well off the bench, Nurse hopes to find a rhythm that will carry over into future performances.

Andre Drummond's decision to shoot corner threes has been met with skepticism from fans, but Coach Nurse remains supportive. While Drummond's ability to revive possessions on the boards is valuable, finding a balance between spacing and crashing the glass is crucial.

The Sixers' center depth chart will be tested further by Joel Embiid's absence and Adem Bona's injury. Rookie Johni Broome may see more minutes, but Nurse has not expressed optimism about this possibility. Two-way forwards Barlow and Jabari Walker could also serve as backup centers, depending on how the team wants to utilize them.

Overall, the Sixers are looking to regain momentum with George's return. With his scoring upside and defensive capabilities, he has the potential to be a key player in their success. However, it remains to be seen how much he can contribute immediately, particularly in terms of playmaking.
 
ugh this is gonna sound weird but paul george joining the 76ers seems like just another thing that's wrong with the league now πŸ€• he's got skills but like what's the point when everyone's just gonna be injured all the time and we'll have to deal with these weird depth charts 😩 anyway i guess it's good for the sixers or whatever to have some fresh blood, hopefully vj edgecombe breaks out of his slump and doesn't totally embarrass us πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
 
Ugh πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ, I'm so over this season's lineup changes already! First, Paul George comes back and now we're supposed to believe that Justin Edwards' minutes are going to magically increase just because George is on the team? πŸ˜’ It feels like a publicity stunt to make fans think there's hope for this season. Newsflash: we've seen it all before.

And don't even get me started on VJ Edgecombe 🀯. I mean, I love his enthusiasm and willingness to change speeds, but can he please just score some actual points instead of missing easy shots? 😭 It's like the coaches are trying to create a narrative around him that's not entirely backed up by reality.

I'm also low-key disappointed in Andre Drummond πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. I mean, I get it, corner threes aren't for everyone, but at least have some faith in his game? The kid is talented, so why try to reinvent the wheel here?

This season is shaping up to be a mess, and we're only 10 games in πŸ“Š. Can't wait to see how this all plays out... or not. 😴
 
I'm loving this season debut for PG πŸš€! I mean, who wouldn't want to see Paul George back on the court? His scoring upside is insane πŸ’₯, but let's be real, we need that playmaking ability ASAP ⏱️. The Sixers have struggled with depth in this area and it's been a major letdown at times 😐.

I'm also intrigued by VJ Edgecombe's confidence boost πŸ’ͺ - the guy's got game! But yeah, those finishing skills in transition need to step up ASAP πŸ“ˆ. And can we talk about Drummond's corner threes for a sec? πŸ€” I get where Coach Nurse is coming from, but it's gotta be a work in progress πŸ”§.

The Sixers' center depth chart is gonna be a hot mess without Embiid and Bona 🀯! Johni Broome might see some minutes, but let's not get our hopes up just yet 😐. And Barlow and Walker could be the answer to backup big man woes πŸ‘€. Fingers crossed for this team - we need that momentum back πŸ”™
 
omg have you guys tried that new matcha latte from Starbucks? 😍 i swear its like a whole different flavor experience... anyway back to the 76ers i feel like dominick barlow is really underrated as a player his ability to score off the bench is insane 🀯 and i love how coach nurse is experimenting with different lineups to find what works. but you know what would be even cooler if they had a team-wide 'no trash talk' rule? can you imagine the energy in the arena? it'd be like a whole new level of sportsmanship πŸ™Œ
 
πŸ€” The Sixers' situation is pretty interesting right now πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ. They've got some talented guys, like Paul George and VJ Edgecombe, but depth issues are still a problem πŸ’ͺ. I'm not sure if they can rely too much on George's scoring ability alone βš–οΈ. Edgecombe's been doing okay, but he needs to work on his finishing in transition πŸ€. The team's trying different lineups and hoping to find a rhythm, which is cool πŸ”₯. But, with Embiid out and Bona injured, they're gonna have to scramble for center minutes 🚨. Johni Broome's got some potential, but Nurse isn't optimistic about it 😐. I think this team needs to figure out how to balance spacing and crashing the glass on defense ⛔️. They've got some great pieces, but need to come together πŸ’ͺ
 
OMG, like what's up with PG ?? 🀯 He's finally back on the court and I'm lowkey hyped for him to start at SF! πŸ€ But, for real tho, how much pressure is gonna be on him to step up his playmaking game? The Sixers need someone to elevate their offense and it's a big ask for PG to do that all at once 😬. On the flip side, I love how Nurse is experimenting with lineups and players like Barlow & Walker... maybe they'll find that magic combo that gets them rolling πŸš€πŸ’¨ Can't wait to see how this all plays out! πŸ’₯
 
omg i cant believe paul george is finally back on the court 🀩, i've been waiting for this moment since last season when he got injured πŸ€•, but now that hes making his debut against the clippers, its like the 76ers are gonna be unstoppable πŸ”₯, and vj edgecombe is looking good too, im loving how coach nick nurse is trying out different lineups and players to find a rhythm πŸ’‘, and andre drummond's corner threes might just work out after all πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ, but one thing thats got me worried is that johni broome is gonna get some big minutes with embiid and bona injured πŸ€•, fingers crossed the 76ers can pull off a win tonight πŸ’ͺ
 
omg u gotta see this lol paul george is finally comin back 2 play for philly n its like they need him more than ever 🀯 thx 4 the scoring upside tho but let's be real his lack of off dribble burst is a major concern πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ edgecombe is doin his thang lol been through slump but still keepin it real vj u should try some of ur half court scorer moves on me btw coach nurse better find a rhythm n solve ths center depth chart mess 🀯 adem bona's injury is like, wut now? joel embiid's out again nd johni broome might get some mins lol barlow & jabari walker 2 b backup centers? this team needs a miracle to win some games πŸš€
 
πŸ€” I'm loving this move by Coach Nurse to shake up the lineups and give those bench players like Barlow and Walker some playing time. It's all about creating competition for minutes and forcing guys to step up their game... just like we're seeing with Joel Embiid's injury - it's a perfect storm of opportunity for some young guns to shine! πŸ’ͺ And let's be real, with George back in the mix, you gotta wonder if we'll see some changes to the coaching staff too? πŸ“ˆ
 
πŸ€” I'm curious about Paul George joining the 76ers... it could bring some excitement to their games. The thing that's got me thinking is, can they really rely on him to score efficiently without being able to create for others? They've had issues with depth in playmaking, and George isn't exactly a point guard πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ.

At the same time, I love how Coach Nurse is experimenting with different lineups and players like Barlow. Maybe they'll find that rhythm that gets them going again. And hey, it's always good to see Andre Drummond trying new things – even if corner threes are a bit of a stretch πŸ€ͺ.

The center depth chart does look kinda thin right now... I'm thinking maybe Johni Broome could get some time down the line? Would be interesting to see how they all mesh together.
 
πŸ€” I think its crazy that PG13 is back and we gotta see if its gonna light it up on offense. The 76ers need him to create for the team more than just score himself. Like what happened with Edges and Drummond, they can get buckets but not exactly dominate games. We also need to see how VJ Edgecombe bounces out of his slump, is he a consistent scorer or just flashes sometimes? πŸ”„ I'm hyped for their next game tho! πŸ˜„
 
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