Sometimes, you just have to laugh. Sports are supposed to be entertainment, after all. So when someone messes up on the basketball court, especially professionals that are better than you or I could even dream of being, you just have to laugh.
The guys on “Inside the NBA” do a great job of making light of the game. Every week on “Shaqtin’ A Fool,” they pick the best bloopers of the week from around the league. I figured we could do the same around here every once in a while, but just with the Sixers.
Anyway, here are four plays that stood out from the first seven games. I’m sure I missed one or two:
1. Alley… Oops
In his short time as a pro, T.J. McConnell has proven that he can really pass. Even though the team is still searching for a long-term answer at point guard, the undrafted rookie has acquitted himself very well considering the circumstances. Check out some of these stats from his first week:
It’s safe to say this missed McConnell lob to Jerami Grant that almost put a hole in the backboard was not one of those assists:
2. Off the glass
It was a good idea by Phil Pressey to try and get Richaun Holmes the ball in the pick-and-roll here. Like, Holmes is legitimately open because of the way Pressey navigated around the screen. Unfortunately, he put jussssssttttt a little too much mustard on the bounce pass:
3. Spin cycle
JaKarr Sampson is an awesome athlete. Take a look at this play from last night:
Now take a look at this play from last night:
4. No, no, Nerlens!
This play actually made “Shaqtin’ a Fool.” It’s Nerlens at his absolute best, picking Anderson Varejao’s pocket clean on the perimeter, and then…
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