How the Sixers Solved the James Harden Curse

The 76ers have become the number 1 team in the East without James Harden. Tyrese Maxey has taken a huge step forward but there’s more to be done. Philly has one more move to make and it could put them into true championship contention.

[@ObosaAnimsAM]

I Am The System. 💀💀 Maybe he is.. Clippers are actually cooking

[@TheYeloDuck]

The system that hasn’t worked in the playoffs and now doesn’t even work in the regular season 😂😂

[@jesussaves852]

Jesus loves you and may God bless you

[@GovernmentIssued]

Lottery Pick System

[@david-un8gs]

the prison system

[@mikol.69420]

No, James. You are the problem😂

[@GOATiology]

Maxey has been terrorizing the Raptors for years. Now he’s terrorizing the entire NBA. The universe is now balanced 😂

[@Adam-um6iu]

Lol and I’m okay with it. Maxey is nasty I’ll give him his flowers any day ( as a raptor fan) cus he’s a stud. If Philly ever wins, I’d be happy for him more than embiid haha

[@nealsmall9316]

​@@Adam-um6iuDo you think James Harden gets traded alot because he can't get along with people?

[@Adam-um6iu]

@@nealsmall9316 no, he just a diva. Morey enabled it so much that it’s his way now. I just think he doesn’t fit the nba anymore. Let him Goto china and be a one man band.

[@marshinz5696]

This is how I felt when Book started terrorizing everyone else. People were like: "Hey this Devin Booker kid is pretty good!" Meanwhile he was already giving us 40 a game for years. 🤣🤣

[@andreashatigoran678]

Nobody scared to a Sixers buddy 😂

[@torrendirks8770]

I didn't think Maxey was going to make the all star leap till next year but he's not only putting up all star numbers but is making the 76ers the one seed with Embiid.

[@swish1457]

a early one seed doesn't mean anything if they can't show up in the playoffs, Celtics in 6.

[@torrendirks8770]

@@swish1457 I know but it's still cool to see Maxey take a huge step and have the Sixers get better after James Harden left. Also Maxey might have a clutch gene.

[@IceCold55]

​@@swish1457this year celtics in 6. Next year or in two 76ers in 4 (with right decisions)

[@TheDeven1000]

I started fucking with Maxey last season

[@soofi_]

I really like this Sixers team. Besides how much Tobias gets paid and Morey as GM, I like how the team is constructed. Nurse as a head coach is a great pickup. He has coached a superstar before (Kawhi), has helped coached that 2019 team to the title, and has held his own even with key free agent departures during the offseasons and injuries here and there. It is unfortunate that Embiid had liabilities like Ben Simmons and Harden that have been stubborn in their own ways, not too willing to change, adjust, adapt, work on, or expand their game beyond the skill sets they came in with. However, Maxey, who has great morale and work ethic and seems willing to improve and add on to his game, looks like the best second option besides Jimmy Butler that Embiid has played with. As long as this team stays healthy, makes the right moves by the deadline if needed, and steps up in the playoffs, I can see this team potentially making it to the Conference Finals and being an actual title contender for the next few seasons.

[@robsmith5434]

You nailed it. If the Sixers can add Brogdon and either OG or Caruso, Philly would be absolutely stacked and their defense would be incredible.

[@WARnTEA]

No cap, I want Caruso just so Maxey can learn from him. Maxey steals all of the best things from his team mates, he is relentless. If the sixers add caruso that is equivalent to adding 2 carusos to the team, and since the team looks up to maxey as a leader, who knows how many players will start playing hard defense like caruso. Also, I wonder how much Batum is going to influence maxey. We might see some exciting connection passes from maxey coming soon. I think caruso is the most important for Maxey’s future though because maxey is a small guy, so the details of how to play hard defense will translate really well to maxey’s game especially since refs don’t call fouls on mismatches where the smaller guy is fouling, they only call the obvious stuff like hitting a players arm when shooting.

[@noobroblox1409]

But we Mavs want Caruso and OG so we must battle!!

[@Phillygoat1983]

Amen

[@smh-TV]

sixers shouldn’t trade a first for brogdon. They should just spam seconds and get rid of morris contract with korkmaz.

[@BigBoyDanny123]

Tyrese has been my favourite player since day dot. Trademark floaters, speed downhill, marksman from deep and to boot an incredible guy and a grafter. He deserves all the success he’s getting

[@ceesparxxx]

Praying for Kelly Oubre Jr. Hopefully he can make a quick recovery.

[@Monkey-jl6so]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@philmccracken179]

Why?

[@stpbasss3773]

​@@philmccracken179He got hit by a car

[@BLACKSTA361]

​@@philmccracken179nearly got ran over by a car.cracked rib Philly drivers are literally crazy. Not even pro players are safe

[@jordanc.3405]

James Harden wants everyone to trust “THE SYSTEM”. But Joel Embiid wants everyone to trust “THE PROCESS”! No wonder it all Fell Apart!🤣🤣

[@daveg2491]

Guys like Tyrese and Tobias bring nothing but good vibes to work and that is exactly what Joel needs to flourish.

[@johnchen997]

Especially Tyrese, I don't know him personally but seems like a all around good, humble guy.

[@professortoketcg]

prayers up for KOJ man he's been a huge contribution to their success so far and I wanna see him back on the floor

[@seize3]

That man was BALLING! Sucks what happened smh hoping for a speedy recovery

[@TheDeven1000]

Respect for you exposing the nuance to the Russ trade. Lakers didn’t get better because they got rid of Russ, they got better because they gained some much needed depth

[@danr154]

Yea Utah handed them half a functioning team as payback for how bad Utah ripped off Minnesota and Cleveland. Im dead sure of it. Utah should have BOTH Laker 1st rounders. I just never understood it. Someone made a call to Ainge and made him take a worse deal somehow

[@RunandLift2]

As a Sixers fan. I'm glad for once they're on the right side of a trade.

[@vikramkrishnan6414]

We have been on the right side of the trade for a while. Getting rid of Simmons, signing Nurse, Oubre, now getting rid of Harden.

[@JohnnytNatural]

It's just a lucky pick, y'all forget he's #21, that's very late

[@David-qo3vw]

@@JohnnytNatural He was projected to be a lottery pick, it was a obvious pick for if he was that late

[@DuhShazey]

Finally a video that was much needed and I'm glad you actually did a video on what is going on with this team right now. Maxey is on a whole new level and its only getting better with Nurse and Embiid wanting to be there for Maxey for a very long time now.

[@GeezCats]

Glad you pointed out that Maxey’s isn’t just a talent, but a quality guy, something team managers (except the Spurs) seem to undervalue. And agree, Nurse is building a team of motivated role players around Embiid and Maxey, starting with Harris.

[@adam711s]

Maxey is the MIP. I’ll admit I didn’t expect this big of a jump, but man is breaking out.

[@jesussaves852]

Jesus loves you and may God bless you..

[@ghsense2626]

Hes a pick and roll player, nothing special

[@toptiercrip]

​@@ghsense262650 points ain't nothing special?

[@ghsense2626]

@@toptiercrip scouting report coming, about to shut all that ish down

[@stevenpancake3385]

​@@ghsense2626it's the 9th games into the season

[@sb22md]

Why did the clippers even trade for him

[@user-gv1ud2oq1w]

They didnt, Balmer did LOL

[@Migs_22]

As a person who lives in Philly I’m so happy that the sixers are doing good!

[@swish1457]

the cheifs own the eagles, the celtics own the 76ers

[@2408spydah]

Y r u guys scumbag fans

[@randomgamer2369]

Maxey is fr yall. Nothing else to say. He’s up there with guys like edwards and lamelo and haliburton. Have no idea how like 20 other teams didn’t even take a shot on him especially considering a lot of teams in that draft needed a PG

[@Lord.Torvosaurus]

Still cant belive the Clippers did that deal , not even thinking about the promise they made to Russ and not taking into consideration that both of them are bad on D also Russ played above avarage .

[@user-gv1ud2oq1w]

This dude is based, very good video flow with clips adding context to statements being made, good comedy and good analysis, well done man

[@bicbuilds]

Longtime sixers fan and I’ve been a maxey advocate since the rookie trade… this is the best and most agreeable take on the sixers yet!!!

[@smh-TV]

Maxey is a an enigma of pg’s. He can sink the tear drops like Tony Parker, he’s fast and plays defense like Dwyane Wade, he can shoot 3s off the dribble like houston james harden and he’s as humble and hardworking like steph curry. He’s going to be a problem for years. If he can get his playmaking skills to near elite levels he will be a problem for a long time. Already feels like a philly legend and we haven’t won anything special yet. If this team makes it to the conference finals this year I think the process era is over and it’s the franchise era like Joel called Maxey last night. He is the franchise and so is Joel. These two just need to focus on their chemistry together and make each other better players. As long as Nick Nurse has the rest of the team playing hard defense and shooting their shots when the looks are there philly will be great. Don’t even get me started on Tobi either. Man is shooting 50 40 90 splits on the season and looks good on defense with the edition of batum and roco to help him out on the wing. This team is one playmaking guard away from something special.

[@timstar28]

I was so mad when we traded for harden, and i would get trashed for it. A rocket fan told me as soon as we got him, that in the playoffs, for eveey 1 great game, he gives 2 terrible ones, and dude was dead on.

[@smh-TV]

the only bright side of Harden was that his good offensive moves and tendencies have rubbed off on maxey. Have you seen his step back 3s. His iso and off the dribble game looks just like James and the two were good friends even if he was a locker room cancer. Maxey has been a sponge so far in his career and the influence harden gave him cannot be overlooked. If philly can get a player like cp3 when his contract expire this offseason for cheap that might make him an elite guard in the future. SGA looks amazing and he had one year with CP in okc and you can see how his playmaking and leadership skills rubbed off on him too. Philly could use that influence off the bench for maxey.

[@SamuelMaller]

I'm always looking forward to your next videos each week. 😀 Keep up the good work my guy!

[@officialthomasjames]

Non-Sixers fans could never understand the crazy shit that happens to this team. Maxey is a shining light here.

[@justineroth8060]

Dude im so happy maxey is on our team such a humble dude and hard worker. Im glad i was there to watch his 50 point game 😂 dude went crazy

[@igavini12]

Yayy! Maxey videos are the best, man a lot of us were really emotional seeing Maxey get drafted, we didn’t really know what he would become but seeing him cry on draft night we all rooted for him and what he’s doing is incredible ❤

[@xvyz..]

love the hustle with the videos!

[@thisguyzack9922]

Sheesh I never knew Tyrese would be this humble and for his teammates, respect to him👏

[@AMHoops]

💯

[@moneymarr]

100% nailed it bro! Excellent content....All factuals told! 💯

[@user-ll6zn3xv9v]

So happy Maxey is getting his shine. I knew he was legit in his rookie year. Such a happy NBA player. Extremely rare. I will defend him to the end.

[@johnchen997]

I'm so happy Maxey is doing great. Always been a fan.

[@WjC00LEY]

I drafted Maxey in a fantasy dynasty league at 17 & have never let him go. He was a beast at Kentucky, so I’m gassed he has taken that next step. Last year was great too, but he got injured.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Casey my guy, this is why I subscribe!!!

[@TheDeven1000]

I would focus on depth of 3 and D guys if I’m building that team. Let Maxey blossom into his role. You’ve already got Embiid and Tobias is a solid 3rd option for them. They’ve got 3 guys that can take over a game at any given moment, bow they just traded for some defensive anchors. Getting rid of Harden is the best thing they could have done and the worst thing the clippers could have done

[@ilikecinema33]

Maxey gives me hope for the future of the NBA. Good men playing good basketball. I’m a Heat fan but I’m rooting for the Sixers to win it all this year.

[@ZielonySmogg]

Free up Jimmy to reunite with Embiid and we are the champs this year

[@user-ou5gq6do3u]

Maxey’s personality kinda reminds me of kot4q. Just a really excited and fun guy to be around

[@pierrerienier3214]

great video. agree with every word used to hate the sixers, now am rooting for them

[@AMHoops]

Agreed

[@curtisk81]

I recommend reading nick nurses book it’s very well done and gives you an idea of how he coaches the quote I took away “I can teach anyone how to shoot”

[@doreoisbad]

i do think the sixers could go far this season, but i just dont feel like its gonna happen, they always find a way to throw in the 2nd round with embiid, maybe nick nurse changes that, but we'll have to wait and see

[@soofi_]

I don't doubt they can give Boston, Milwaukee, Miami a run for their money but they can only get past them if Embiid and Maxey hold their own as the series goes on and show up in closeout and potentially elimination games, especially in close and late game situations if they are down or close in any of the games during the second round. If it were not for Kawhi getting 4 lucky bounces, they could have made it past the 2nd round in 2019. I believe this is the best potential the Sixers have had since then, so that makes it even more important to capitalize on that potential while Embiid is still in his prime and playing at an MVP level.

[@is.that.Mazzi.]

They should definitely trade for depth, move Tobias Harris for a wing if similar size with more defensive capabilities

[@Mike-ts2eq]

I agree. A more consistent one atleast on the defensive end.

[@FIamboyance]

OG’s a perfect fit, one of the best wing defenders in the league who can also score and shoot the 3 very well. He’s in his early prime too. After we get him, all that’s left is a playmaking point guard and we can contend.

[@ZielonySmogg]

Tobi can stay, we need a Brogdan type guy this year and can sign OG in the summer

[@FIamboyance]

@@ZielonySmogg F the summer we need to win asap-Joel is 30 already and we need to be as good as possible every postseason of his prime.

[@Fraudkuna]

the thumbnail is gold 😂

[@billjones8950]

Maxey is one of my favorite players and I have 0 of him on my bestball lineups because I thought no team would want harden. Then I forgot the league would force the trade to one of their golden gooses the clippers.

[@user-ps1fj1ww4y]

The proses goes hard😮‍💨

[@jasonjimenez9116]

Coaches creates the culture and system. That's the takeaway here.

[@stephanedegremont4961]

Looking at it, the Nets and the Rockets also look good and hopeful now.

[@J.O14]

I think Philly need to sign a player like tyus jones great playmaker scores when necessary and plays decent defense

[@Kobeskicks]

As a Philly fanatic, I love what James Harden did cause now were the 1st in the east. Also, now that we have more cap space, we can get more assets. Thanks Harden.

[@DrunkardDawg]

I like Caruso & OG with Maxey,Harris,Embiid.Bench Pat,Oubre,Roco,Batum,Reed.

[@SEANIEHSHINE]

MALCOM 🙌🏿🙌🏿 been one of my sleeper favorites... Ppl may not think it at all but that would make me think Chip... Im already thinking chip for the 76ers... Lets visit this post in the summer

[@lukewang2187]

5:12 I love Kelly Oubre Jr too 😩

[@rla9889]

Steve Ballmer 😂. You have a GM for a reason.

[@MyGuyLukeee]

The Oubre pickup was huge, hopefully he can recover quickly

[@HimathyDaGoat]

Im from philly and I hated that harden said we lut him on a leash. Like we let him have the ball he wasnt on a leash. Tobias was mostly on a leash last year.

[@telkadi]

2022: “I’m fine in the west” 2023: “I am the system”

[@AMHoops]

Classic

[@user-yx5oo6tg2v]

good stuff

[@nedkeith2669]

I think that no team should have more than two superstars as scoring options. Klay amd Draymond make one true superstar. They cancel each other out slightly because they take up two people the floor. The rest of payroll should be put into stars and a strong bench.

[@daREALtruestory]

I saw this coming because Maxey’s speed alone makes him unguardable all he had to do was put it all together

[@Toxic-of6nf]

Literal perfect video

[@gabalbano8911]

Problem with Philly is Embiid is a choker in the playoffs too. So it doesn’t really matter if harden is there or not.

[@fleetadmiralhazen]

Maxey & Mann would be a good combo.

[@fritzjcastro]

loved the line up already when ben simmons sits. got Embiid, Harris, Green, Curry and Maxey, then Harden arrived. now then are back to that form but only better.

[@justbigstepbro9167]

The bald Eagle is getting respect and I’m here for it

[@Hrf-hp5ko]

early to tell clips still has chance

[@khoiquach7878]

hahaha i love the thumbnail

[@Adactylous]

KOJ was breaking out too smfh prayers up

[@andrewmillman45]

Good for Philly they realized they made HUGE mistake with Harden and quickly corrected their mistake.I am speechless as to what a piece of work Harden is I have never seen anyone so toxic maybe Antonio Brown Now the Clippers are in quick band and sinking.

[@ivarsbergs4280]

BTW, this "some european player" 1:00 is Anzejs Pasecniks who played 28 games for Wizards in 2019-2020 season. Now - ACB league.

[@truthseeker8139]

So excited for the Sixers.

[@porkypine602]

If OKC kept the pick and got Maxey does that make Sam presti the best drafter of all time. He would consistently be picking up all stars and mvps

[@jakethesnakemiz3645]

wow morrey took his time and it rlly payed off XD

[@americantarmacker514]

You are off on every video shooting bricks non stop may God have mercy on your soul

[@Killajmj]

Maxey is HIM. Philly need to get Jimmy Butler back by any means!

[@future62]

Maybe speaking too soon but I could see Maxey being the big kahuna for the 76ers in about 2-3 years. Could be some issues with Embiid but I am enjoying the wave for now. And yea Philly should go all in on depth, no team needs more than 2 30 a night guys

[@noface791]

They gotta go the depth route.

[@dsm577]

Caruso to the sixers would be epic. Favourite to win the East for sure

[@Mr.Zen_73]

Maxey is all heart, no ego - Harden is no heart, all ego. As a Sixers fan I'm glad to see the back of both him and Doc.

[@edraelsolas838]

Imagine if philly does trade for Caruso and sign OG next off season. Maxey, Caruso, OG, a decent 3&D PF, Embiid. Thats a versatile line-up

[@thatonecanadianguy6523]

You're not getting OG

[@edraelsolas838]

@@thatonecanadianguy6523 idk man. And I'm not a Philly fan, btw. Jokic is my guy

[@1ucky24]

finally we can trust the process

[@samwilts6016]

Just keep the team as it is. Everybody always has to tweak something that's already working. Don't f*** with Philadelphia don't f*** with their team don't trade anyone don't do anything. Getting rid of James harden and pulling back to rotational pieces was the best they could have hoped for. And holy s*** did they get lucky.

[@gravydoors]

NBA and fans thought Simmons will be the next superstar but it’s actually Maxey all along.

[@Yeshuaspupil]

The way he said "Look at how the dumb Lakers" got me good lol

[@tobznoobs]

sixers legend mike muscala

[@ravenralph123]

Don't have any hopes for the Sixers as we all know Embiid is going to choke in the playoffs but I have hopes on the development of Maxey as wishing the Sixers management will keep him for their future.

[@FabDino]

What if maxey is the guy ? Philly have decent depth they can at least make conference finals

[@coachvaly]

Sixers need to follow Denver's model and get solid role players around Embiid and Maxey who will be All Stars.....already have Oubre and Harris just add 2 more like that

[@lanayeah]

so sad for oubre, he was ballin'

[@brucelau2023]

honestly tho Tyrese Maxey should be the MIP , i can't say i'd admit i didn't expect this big of a jump, he's always had this spark in him to be a great guard in this league but wow he had one helluva game against Indiana, and that was just impressive. so glad he's the starting PG for the Sixers and hell he's playing a ton alot better than Harden rn

[@jonathansuaybaguio7624]

Dang that harden thumbnail though 😅😅

[@JPDoomBlue]

James harden looks like he is crying like a baby after being traded to his hometown

[@marshinz5696]

I'm a Sixers fan and an Eagles fan. We get to watch Howie do work every Year. We have gotten to watch the Cowboys fail for 25 years(lol). Our GM vs their Owner. The GM has been to 2 Super Bowls in the last 10 years. the Owner hasn't been to a Super Bowl since the Sega Genesis era. I said that to say this: LET THE SPORTS PEOPLE DO THE SPORTS STUFF. Balmer should have minded his business of minding his business. It worked out great for us(Sixers) but still.

[@user-cf7ny4kg6r]

When Harden was in his prime, opponents were warned to "Fear the Beard". Now he's so out of shape they're warned to "Fear the Belly".

[@TheDeven1000]

We roasted Moose all the time for making that shot lol. Love moose though. Super chill dude.

[@JEFe193]

You know what… Maxey with Caruso And Embiid… thats lethal.

[@cerebralnation8153]

Super teams are not dead. Having super stars that don't compliment each other is the real issue.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Tyrese Maxey deserves all-star this season

[@AMHoops]

Hope so

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

@@AMHoops if he continues this stats & more WINS I think he deserves get all-star this season no doubt 💪🔥💪

[@johnchronis2827]

i love second move chess people thnaks

[@Dawg476]

Masai Ujuri fumbled the bag when he rejected a Maxy for Lowry trade.

[@rpvofficiel2184]

thats why embiid call him : THE FRANCHISE

[@2408spydah]

I want maxey to demand a trade next year just for the laughs and giggles

[@MrWilson-zx9ix]

The Process and The Franchise.

[@carsonfarmer1074]

That thumbnail 😂