The 2018 Philadelphia 76'ers season has begun and we're bringing to you this week our 2018 Sixers season preview. What can we expect from Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and J.J. Redick this season? We'll get into it this week with our guest Roy Burton, host of The Broad Street Line podcast and contributor at LibertyBallers.com. We'll get into the talent on the team, and what they'll need to do to make that push forward as expectations are high amongst the fan base.
But first, on the Brief News & Views segment:
1. Eagles Talk: a slew of injuries, and Carson Wentz is playing better than last season. (6:40)
2. Phillies Talk: time seems to have run out for Maikel Franco, and the Machado debate. (17:50)
3. The Flyers defense is a complete mess. (29:15)
Then we get into our Up or Down segment where we briefly analyze Philly sports figures to determine if their needle is moving up or down. (35:40)
What we're throwing down on the Table this week is an interview with Roy Burton. We first discussed how the team and front office may still be handling from a mental standpoint the fallout from the Colangelo situation and how new GM Elton Brand will operate. From there, we got into the team. Should we be worried about Joel Embiid’s turnovers, Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting and Markelle Fultz’s tentativeness? We also dove into how much of this season will need to be placed on Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid considering the Sixers didn't land a big name free agent in the offseason. What will the Sixers do with Zhaire Smith when he's ready to return, and what will J.J. Redick's role be this season? All of this and much more on the Table this week! (39:15)