Well, let me tell you, I’ve been watchin’ these Philadelphia 76ers boys for a long, long time. Seen ’em good, seen ’em bad, seen ’em all kinds of ways. This comin’ year, though? This year, I got a real feelin’ about it. A prediction, you could say. This old lady’s prediction about the 76ers might be right.
Now, they got that big fella, what’s his name? Embiid. Yeah, that’s him. Big as a barn door, that one. If he stays healthy, now that’s a big if, that fella can carry a team on his back. He’s the key, that’s what I always say. Keep him on the court, and the 76ers got a chance. That’s my first prediction. Keep Embiid healthy. Easier said than done.
And they got that other young fella, Maxey. Fast as a greased piglet, that one. He can run and gun with the best of ’em. He needs to get stronger, though. Needs to put some meat on them bones. If he can do that, and Embiid stays healthy, well then, look out! They got a strong combination. A one-two punch, just like the old days!
They talk about these odds and points, 4.5 this, 3.5 that, 212.5 whatever. I don’t know nothin’ about that. But I know basketball. And I know these 76ers. They got heart. They got grit. They just need a little somethin’ extra this year. A little luck, maybe. I think they’ll do better than the experts expect. They always do. You can bet your bottom dollar on that.
Now, they’re sayin’ this Paul George fella might be comin’ to town. I remember watchin’ him play. He’s a good one, ain’t he? If he comes to Philly, and he plays nice with Embiid and Maxey, well, that could be somethin’ special. Three’s a crowd, you know, but sometimes, it’s a good crowd! They could make a real go of it, that’s for sure. That’s another prediction of mine – if Paul George comes, they’ll be even better. It will give them even more chances to win. I hope they get him, I really do.
They say this could be the year they “get over the hump.” What hump is that, I wonder? Seems like they’re always tryin’ to get over some kind of hump. Maybe this is the year they finally do it. Maybe this is the year they bring home the big prize. I sure hope so, they deserve it, the poor boys. That’s a prediction that I’d sure like to see happen.
- Embiid stayin’ healthy is a big deal.
- Maxey gettin’ stronger is important, too.
- That Paul George comin’ could be just what they need.
- They got a chance to go all the way this year.
- They need to stay out of trouble and keep their heads down.
I don’t know all these fancy words they use, “two-way players,” “Big Three,” “over/under.” Sounds like a bunch of hogwash to me. But I know what I see. I see a team that’s hungry. A team that’s ready to win. A team that might just surprise everyone. That’s what this old lady thinks, anyway. This is my prediction. I’ve seen a lot of basketball in my day, and I got a good feelin’ about these 76ers. I see them as real contenders, I do.
They need to stick together, those boys. They need to play as a team. Share the ball, help each other out. That’s how you win. Not just one fella doin’ it all. They all gotta work together, like a well-oiled machine. A team win is better than any individual awards.
So, there you have it. That’s my prediction for the Philadelphia 76ers. They got the pieces, they got the heart, they just need a little luck and a lot of hard work. This could be their year. I really believe that. They just need to keep their noses clean and play hard every night. If they do that, the sky’s the limit for these boys. Mark my words, these 76ers are gonna make some noise this year. They are gonna make us proud!
And if they do win it all, well, you can bet your boots I’ll be the loudest one cheerin’ in the whole darn place. I sure hope these boys can do it. They are due for a good year. I’ll be watchin’ and waitin’, just like I always do. You can count on that. These 76ers, they got a special place in this old lady’s heart. They always have, and they always will. Go 76ers!
