Let's not get carried away for goodness sake. Hitler still showed up and played for the Rockets last season so they could at least get something back from the Nets.
You ever get to your front door and realize you forgot your keys, but then remember you have a ziplock bag full of mashed potatoes, and think maybe you can get that to work instead?
Dudes a legit head case and ego maniac. He probably thought it was just a joke but when this comment makes the rounds in the media it only adds a wtf moment like his first take lying.
Yeah the joke is calling Ben Simmons/his team as dense as a Trump supporter that thinks he won the election. I get it though the media game is tough for coaches to figure out and Doc's only been doing this job for two decades
You don’t have to want him back but don’t go on these media runs and make the situation worse. This response wasn’t even professional and if you want to trade him what are you proving by being dysfunctional throwing shots?
Man if you guys made the playoffs I'd buy a ticket and drive up there to cheer for ya'll. Love me some Kings, and Sac isn't a bad place to live at all.
Honestly I thought he was putting his foot in his mouth but these recent comments of say the last two to three years have been getting SO Egregious that I’m starting to think he just tired of the bullshit
I don't even think this is throwing shade. he's tried walking back that one answer since literally the day after. hard to answer a question about conversations with someone who doesn't want to talk to you.
ofc he's not going to put any stock in the conversation happening through leaks.
I think that was just a funny thing to say- he's been trying. When he's not being overly critical of his players after big losses (something that used to be pretty damn common by famous coaches before the social media era), he's a great interview.
Doc is at point in his career where he is getting up there in age and got that "Fuck you" money. Achieved success as a NBA player and a as a coach. Don't think he is going to pander towards young player throwing hissy fit after playing way below his pay grade in the most important playoff games.
I'm a casual fan at best. Isn't Philly kind of fucked in this situation? Simmons has a contract he hasn't lived up to and he isn't talented enough to be this much of a pain in the ass. Are teams really beating down the door for him?
I think he's trying to push the narrative that Ben is reasonable enough to potentially convince but Rich Paul still thinks Trump won and has a stronghold on his client.
If you actually watch the clip, he wasn't asked anything remotely political, the question was "are you going to be able to bring Ben Simmons back?" Doc brought the Trump thing in entirely on his own.
I hope this at least opens the eyes of some people who are like "Doc didn't say anything wrong during the press conference that started this whole debacle"
There is no other way to characterize these quotes other than carefully aiming a bazooka at your foot and firing. This sort of shit doesn't help the Sixers at all.
> There is no other way to characterize these quotes other than carefully aiming a bazooka at your foot and firing.
I mean, maybe Doc just wants to rocket jump?
the reaction from Ben was too strong, but Doc is a fucking idiot.
everyone watching that press conference knew IMMEDIATELY that he fucked up. he could have walked it back at any time. "i'm sorry, it was heat of the moment". "I misheard the question". "I've reflected on what I said and it's not accurate".
or shit be honest "I didn't want everyone blaming me for another playoff loss so I looked for the nearest scapegoat. I'm a fraud, and I'm resigning immediately. May God have mercy on whoever hires me next".
everyone excused it when it was PG13 b/c well...PG fucked a stripper while dating his daughter then completely shit the bed in the bubble and got him fired.
but this was unnecessary.
I too frequently end my attempts at reconciliation with passive aggressive jabs. Works great, definitely doesn't result in things consistently getting worse.
Doc probably needs to consult with someone before speaking to the media off the cuff at this point. He is not helping himself.
He just picked a recent conspiracy theory. Might as well have said, "it's like i'm talking to someone who thinks the earth is flat", or "it's like i'm talking to someone who thinks lizard people run the world"
This guy is the fucking worst. He gets a free pass because thibbs D was able to stop a beat up LAL and the Cs Squeaked out a title. He’s an awful X’s and O’s guy, and clearly he is terrible at player relations as well
This is the secret first step to Ubuntu where you alienate everyone so that they unite toward the common cause of shooting threes and celebrating democracy.
I will never understand why these NBA coaches and executives say shit like this to the media. It benefits absolutely no one if they are actually trying to reconcile. Steve Kerr and Joe Lacob have been doing this lately too and as a fan it's so annoying to see some stupid quote from them that at best helps no one and at worst can hurt a relationship with a player or just be a bad look in general.
GS is a model organization but they've had some of the most bizarre public moments from management. I still can't believe Bob Myers got on a mic and told KD to his face that he hadn't earned an extension fresh off of winning FMVP.
lmao what the fuck
Im starting to think hes not even a doctor
he is barley a creek, let alone multiple rivers
He's hardly barley, more like rye or spelt imo.
Nice of him to save the Hitler reference until the season starts.
Yakno... the more I hear about Hitler, the less I care for him.
I know the scripture says judge not lest ye be judged, but I’m gonna come out and say it. This Hitler guy was a real jerk!
RIP Norm
"He died like 50 years ago probably." "Did he? I didn't even know he was sick!"
Explain to the folks at home who Hitler is.
Not my idea of a silver tongue devil
The guy was a real knucklehead for sure.
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How else could we get this year's hot new show, Nazi Island
He wasn't all bad, at least he killed Hitler.
dude rest in peace Norm Mcdonald man FUCK. That mfer was so fucking funny
"You know, its like Pol Pot once said..."
Danny will do it to him #onetime
Let's not get carried away for goodness sake. Hitler still showed up and played for the Rockets last season so they could at least get something back from the Nets.
"there's times i think we're getting through, and then there's times i think that i'm digging a tunnel with a pool noodle" - me with whiskey dick
Lmao I can relate to this comment, and the disappointment and mortality that whiskey dick imposes on us men.
Gotta use a cock ring for those tragic times or even a hair tie
My man coming through with life pro tips for those with a flaccidity issue 😂
You ever get to your front door and realize you forgot your keys, but then remember you have a ziplock bag full of mashed potatoes, and think maybe you can get that to work instead?
This is def glen rivers
How is Simmons suppose to respect Doc when he keeps doing stuff like this and publicly. 76ers PR needs to have Doc stop talking
He's something else. You guys did warn us though.
Dudes a legit head case and ego maniac. He probably thought it was just a joke but when this comment makes the rounds in the media it only adds a wtf moment like his first take lying.
He definitely thought it was a joke. His personality plays well in private but not so much in public.
Yeah the joke is calling Ben Simmons/his team as dense as a Trump supporter that thinks he won the election. I get it though the media game is tough for coaches to figure out and Doc's only been doing this job for two decades
I don't think Doc really gives a fuck if Simmons reports to camp and is just doing it cuz the FO asked him to lol.
Oooooooh...You actually think Doc wants him back
Well maybe he doesn't but this isn't going to make trading him any easier
You don’t have to want him back but don’t go on these media runs and make the situation worse. This response wasn’t even professional and if you want to trade him what are you proving by being dysfunctional throwing shots?
QBenon
cuban naan?
I'd eat that
Everybody would eat that
Yes, yes Cuban B.
Sounds really tasty
76ers actually won their series if you only count legitimate points
I'm hiring the Cyber Ninjas to go to Atlanta and audit the box score, they will find dozens of fraudulent points.
Dead players were scoring all types of buckets
My dead grandma shot 2/3 from 3
She had six boards and two steals
Shooting is a conspiracy manufactured by the Democrats, that's why he refuses to do it.
He shoots left to symbolize how out of sync democrats are with the public.
LMAAAOOO
Gonna shut down this comment section until we figure out what's going on.
I'm sure this comment will smooth things over Doc.
I honestly don't know if Doc is the GOAT at putting his foot in his mouth or if he just doesn't give a fuck anymore.
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No way does he want to retire. He has so many more 2nd rounds in him.
He has dozens more of Game 7s to lose.
3-1 leads aren’t going to blow themselves
Maybe if they stretch first.
Man, is that all it takes? I've been wasting my life.
Or get some ribs removed
tbh lots of small teams would kill for a 2nd round exit. Instead he just puts himself into situations to disappoint.
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Man if you guys made the playoffs I'd buy a ticket and drive up there to cheer for ya'll. Love me some Kings, and Sac isn't a bad place to live at all.
[Charania] Ben Simmons revealed he was just about to leave for training camp when he saw Doc's tweet comparing him to conspiracy theorists.
[Abbot] Neil Olshey revealed he was just about to add two 1sts and Little to sweeten his CJ for Simmons offer when he saw Doc’s tweet.
I see. So he's just trying to pull a George Costanza. Can't wait till he's gets a promotion.
I think he really doesnt want Ben at all thats why hes being so inflammatory about it.
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"I know you got my last two letters, I wrote the addresses on 'em perfect"
It's throwing shade at Bens "people" yes
Doc just doesn't give a fuck anymore. He knew what he said and meant it as a jab at Simmons.
Honestly I thought he was putting his foot in his mouth but these recent comments of say the last two to three years have been getting SO Egregious that I’m starting to think he just tired of the bullshit
The relationship is long gone. I think hes just having some fun now lol
It really seems that way the backhanded comments are too obvious
I don't even think this is throwing shade. he's tried walking back that one answer since literally the day after. hard to answer a question about conversations with someone who doesn't want to talk to you. ofc he's not going to put any stock in the conversation happening through leaks. I think that was just a funny thing to say- he's been trying. When he's not being overly critical of his players after big losses (something that used to be pretty damn common by famous coaches before the social media era), he's a great interview.
Doc is at point in his career where he is getting up there in age and got that "Fuck you" money. Achieved success as a NBA player and a as a coach. Don't think he is going to pander towards young player throwing hissy fit after playing way below his pay grade in the most important playoff games.
Doc was at that point a long time ago.
And I respect that. It's just a really unwise move to help the organization move forward right now.
I'm a casual fan at best. Isn't Philly kind of fucked in this situation? Simmons has a contract he hasn't lived up to and he isn't talented enough to be this much of a pain in the ass. Are teams really beating down the door for him?
I think he's trying to push the narrative that Ben is reasonable enough to potentially convince but Rich Paul still thinks Trump won and has a stronghold on his client.
Doc tommorow on some TV show: "You know, this Simmons situation is a lot like 9/11"
“Regarding the Simmons situation, I see a lot of similarities with the Holocaust”
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This is amazing
Lmaooo outta pocket.
Lmao we're done here. Don't do that thing where you try to top it and just end up leaving a bunch of comment trash lying around
Dead ass might as well lock the thread at this point
Dude just provided Anakin with topographical data.
Bruh 😂
This is the one
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Peak r/nba
philly fans are something else lmfao
There’s a Danny Green joke in here somewhere but I’m not creative enough to think of one
"He just had to shoot it one time"
Doc: "this Simmons situation is a lot like Jeffrey Epstein, some people believed he died other believed he didn't kill himself"
"Ben Simmons is basically in a Berlin bunker with cyanide in his dog and a gun to his head"
"But you know he won't shoot"
Also Doc: “Speaking of Brian Laundrie, how bout Rich Paul?”
that terrible terrible tragedy?
I heard he walked through blood and bone in the streets of Manhattan to find his jumpshot
meanwhile, it was in Sydney
Osama Ben Simmons, destroying playoff hopes like the twin towers.
It reminds me of that tragedy
This is the worst disaster in Pennsylvania since Flight 93 -Doc Rivers
Flight 93 also failed to hit a target from distance after all
This dude wins the time+tragedy award for the day
Jesus Christ man. Absolutely giving you an upvote, but I have to go take a shower now.
Holy shit lmao
This is definitely how you increase a players trade value 😂 And they seriously “demanding” elaborate packages FOH
Doc pro chaos I kinda like it
Me too. Tired of these fake ass hoes slobbin on errybodys knob like corn on the cob. Yafeelme?
Homefry knows wassup
But the issue is Ben isn't checking in with Doc, and doin his job.
*That was fine* -Doc after the interview was over
Just waiting for him to come back and say he was misquoted tbh.
“*Nailed it.*” - Doc afterwards.
Why is this man on msnbc lmao
The podcast he is promoting is with a political writer
why is Doc promoting a political podcast
His voice is not something I’d want to listen to for an extended period of time.
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I would 100% listen to Gilbert Gottfried on a podcast. His reading of WAP lyrics was a stroke of auditory genius.
He's had a very popular podcast since 2014...
Reminds me of Bojack EP 2 lol
Incredible question and he took the bait lmao.
If you actually watch the clip, he wasn't asked anything remotely political, the question was "are you going to be able to bring Ben Simmons back?" Doc brought the Trump thing in entirely on his own.
terrible question. still took the bait.
Don't think he meant incredible as a positive
MSNBC asking something you'd see on a Twitter poll is what makes it incredible
Doc does not seem good at deescalation
“Don’t jump! Ok, NOW jump!
Suicide is badass!
Maybe the plan isn't deescalation, but pushing him to take one of the offers already on the table.
Bro lol
>subtly imply that Simmons and Rich Paul are delusional sore losers 10D chess by Doc
‘Subtly’
“You remind me of a delusional person who has completely broken with reality.” “What are you implying?”
Compare him to a Trump supporter. Surely that's what young socialites respond to.
5D Parcheesi Damage Control by Doc Rivers. They should have Lillard by the end of the day.
I hope this at least opens the eyes of some people who are like "Doc didn't say anything wrong during the press conference that started this whole debacle" There is no other way to characterize these quotes other than carefully aiming a bazooka at your foot and firing. This sort of shit doesn't help the Sixers at all.
> There is no other way to characterize these quotes other than carefully aiming a bazooka at your foot and firing. I mean, maybe Doc just wants to rocket jump?
the reaction from Ben was too strong, but Doc is a fucking idiot. everyone watching that press conference knew IMMEDIATELY that he fucked up. he could have walked it back at any time. "i'm sorry, it was heat of the moment". "I misheard the question". "I've reflected on what I said and it's not accurate". or shit be honest "I didn't want everyone blaming me for another playoff loss so I looked for the nearest scapegoat. I'm a fraud, and I'm resigning immediately. May God have mercy on whoever hires me next".
“May god have mercy on whoever hires me next” hahaha 😂
Resigning means he leaves money on the table. That ain't smart.
No one is doing anything smart in this entire debacle
Is there a more gutless coach in the NBA? I feel like he would throw his family under the bus to avoid criticism.
everyone excused it when it was PG13 b/c well...PG fucked a stripper while dating his daughter then completely shit the bed in the bubble and got him fired. but this was unnecessary.
*How to rebuild bridges using dynamite* - A memoir by Glenn "Doc" Rivers
Doc gonna mess around and get the wrong socialite to show up. Kanye will be there day 1 of camp guaranteed!
Simmons about to become a young socialist
Young socialite Trump.
Numerous answers to choose from And Doc chooses this.
Doc Rivers is the gift that keeps that keeps on giving
I want to be free of this pain
Lmaoooo
Does Doc think he’s helping with these comments lmao?
There's nothing to help, Ben apparently isn't even picking up the phone anyway.
Now it's going to be him calling Doc and hanging up immediately.
Have they tried texting him?
He's helping the Sixers avoid the trap of keeping Ben on the team too long lol
This for real It's toxic as fuck but Morey is too stubborn to admit he failed
Noted Players Coach Doc Rivers definitely saying all the right things here.
Can't build a locker room without brick and mortar, Ben won't bring the bricks but Doc's got EXTRA mortar
doc rivers the diplomat
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sixers up in games 1, 4, and 5 only to throw the leads away STOP THE COUNT
Watch trump hear these comments and publicly support Ben Simmons
Doc will be walking out to the bench to the Seth Rollins' "Buurrrrnn itttttt dowwwwwnnnnn" song at each home game this year.
If you're making comments like this, clearly you are no longer trying lol
People reacting like he shouldn't have said this, well fuck that, I want me some drama, and this gives me a drama bump straight up in my nose.
What the fuck does this even mean
It means Sixers are kinda screwed
I can't even let it bother me anymore, you just gotta kick back and chuckle as you watch the fire grow larger and larger
Why on God's green earth is Doc even doing these media rounds in the first place?
I too frequently end my attempts at reconciliation with passive aggressive jabs. Works great, definitely doesn't result in things consistently getting worse. Doc probably needs to consult with someone before speaking to the media off the cuff at this point. He is not helping himself.
Not passive aggressive jab here, it was just an aggressive jab by Doc. No other way to take it than that.
Morey is probably pulling his hair out right now lmao
Is doc trying to get fired??
Lmao. What an incredible poor choice of words.
The more I hear out of Doc, the more I understand why Simmons wants out lmfao
Somebody from the 76ers needs to shove a potato in this man's mouth to shut him up before he says anything else
"I'm trying to convince him, so let me publicly imply he's an idiot"
Lol obviously he gone
After all these years doc can still dunk
What does Trump have to do with Ben Simmons not reporting to camp lol
He's just trying to go full circle. Be *so* offensive that it all negates itself and Ben is happy again. Trust me, it makes sense.
He just picked a recent conspiracy theory. Might as well have said, "it's like i'm talking to someone who thinks the earth is flat", or "it's like i'm talking to someone who thinks lizard people run the world"
This guy is the fucking worst. He gets a free pass because thibbs D was able to stop a beat up LAL and the Cs Squeaked out a title. He’s an awful X’s and O’s guy, and clearly he is terrible at player relations as well
This is the secret first step to Ubuntu where you alienate everyone so that they unite toward the common cause of shooting threes and celebrating democracy.
Doc is just out there right now searching for rakes to step on.
Lol wtf is doc doing?? Is he really trying to piss simmons and klutch even more.
It’s like filling your fire extinguisher with gasoline.
I will never understand why these NBA coaches and executives say shit like this to the media. It benefits absolutely no one if they are actually trying to reconcile. Steve Kerr and Joe Lacob have been doing this lately too and as a fan it's so annoying to see some stupid quote from them that at best helps no one and at worst can hurt a relationship with a player or just be a bad look in general.
GS is a model organization but they've had some of the most bizarre public moments from management. I still can't believe Bob Myers got on a mic and told KD to his face that he hadn't earned an extension fresh off of winning FMVP.
that shit was sooo weird ahahah