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  1. The Product
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    Feb 8, 2016
    Here's some Okafor stats I came upon:
    - Okafor became the first Sixers rookie with at least 22 points and as many as 17 rebounds in a game since CHARLES BARKLEY scored 29 points and grabbed 18 rebounds on February 22, 1985 against Detroit (per Elias Sports Bureau).

    - Okafor scored at least 20 points in a game for the 19th time this season. His 19 20-point games are the most among NBA rookies. He has more 20-point games than ANDRE DRUMMOND (17), LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE (16) and DIRK NOWITZKI (16).

    - Jah’s 17 rebounds set a new career-high, breaking his previous mark of 15, which was set on November 9 against Chicago.

    - The double-double was Okafor’s 10th of the season as he tied NERLENS NOEL for the team lead. He is third among rookies with 10 double-doubles.

    - Seven of Jah’s 17 rebounds came on the offensive end as he became the first Sixer with at least seven offensive rebounds since THOMAS ROBINSON grabbed eight on April 8, 2015 against Washington.
     
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  2. Rowney
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    Not to mention the terrible Ernie Grunfield been our GM since like 03
    Never even won more than 46 games nd is like the 3rd longest tenured
    Owner is a real piece of work man..

    Then u got this:


    Top to bottom this team is pretty sad needs serious reconstruction
    Step 1. Change name back to Bullets; go from there
     
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  3. Poohdini
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    Feb 9, 2016
    d--- @NBAsxn another one
     
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  4. Ordinary Joel
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    Ordinary Joel Happiness begins when selfishness ends

    Feb 9, 2016
    Sac-town F/O are so r-----ed
     
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  5. Jakey
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    Feb 9, 2016
    NBA coaches are dropping quicker than flies.
     
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  6. Poohdini
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    I don't think it's the front office so much as it is the ownership. Mike Malone was a really good fit for this team and Vivek overreacted by firing him mid-season. He compounded that by hiring his next coach (Karl) before sorting out the GM situation and that decision has been a mistake on mulitple levels. Combine that with a terrible roster and this is what happens This is a small look into it from ESPN:

    Within the organization, according to sources, concerns have been mounting for weeks that Karl was not providing the stewardship Sacramento expected when it hired the 64-year-old from ESPN during the 2015 All-Star break to replace then-interim coach Tyrone Corbin.

    Sources said rising dismay, both within the front office and among players, with Karl's defensive schemes, practice policies and general leadership have had a demoralizing effect on the players, who have slumped into a 1-8 funk in the wake of a recent five-game win streak that briefly had Sacramento in the West's eighth playoff spot.

    Kings guard Rajon Rondo, who has been one of Karl's biggest backers among the players, appeared to take issue with Karl's decision to make morning shootaround optional before Monday's loss to the Cavaliers.

    "With optional shootarounds, it's tough ... When three or four guys show up for shootaround this morning, how can you expect to win?" Rondo told the Sacramento Bee.
     
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  7. The Mack
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    3 coaches already fired this season, wtf lol
     
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  8. Poohdini
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    Don't forget about McHale and Lionel Hollins.
     
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  9. Poohdini
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    @Rowney who's been more disappointing this season, Chicago or Washington?
     
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  10. Rowney
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    I dont even know man
    U cud make a argument for either side, but if the wizards not even in the playoffs even in the 8th spot then imma have to say them
    Especially cause i feel like both teams r better playoff squads than what they showing in the RS
     
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  11. Poohdini
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    I agree they're definitely better in the playoffs but man I just don't see it right now.

    @NBAsxn not so fast


    This the worst news of all time
     
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  12. Rowney
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    d--- thats huge.
    Rose gotta carry the load fr
     
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  13. Poohdini
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    He's up for it. I think he had like 30-9-8 the game Jimmy got hurt. Gonna be tough though, got Cleveland 1st game after the all star break.
     
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  14. The Mack
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    Pau Gasol is replacing Butler on the all star team due to injury.....I feel like Hassan Whiteside deserved it A LOT more.
     
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  15. Heisenberg
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    Feb 9, 2016
    Bucks need to turn it around during this home stand. 20 of the next 29 are at home. Starts tonight vs the C's
     
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  16. redsoxx
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Feb 9, 2016
    No-show for the C's tonight, making Monroe look like he's an all star lol...

    Not gonna win turning the ball over 20 times through 3 quarters.
     
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  17. TimmyT
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    TimmyT Self-Taught

    Feb 10, 2016
    rockets gave warriors a tough fight, but it just wasn't enough. harden had a very, very good game but towards the end the warriors broke away. i'm still a bit surprised the warriors are playing this well this deep into the season. i'm glad to see they're doing it though, they're a like-able team for sure
     
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  18. Poohdini
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    PJ is something else man


     
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  19. Poohdini
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    I f---ing hate the Bulls. There I said it.
     
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  20. Kon
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    Kon

    Feb 11, 2016
    Serena Winters ‏@SerenaWinters 7h7 hours ago
    Kobe looking forward to the All-Star break (on TWCS): "I feel horrible, seriously. My ankles hurt, knees, hurt, everything."



    Ugh, Kobe's health is weird this year. He has weeks at a time where he looks just fine and is running great and all that, then he has weeks at a time where he looks like an old man ready to collapse any minute. Seems it all depends on the legs, 33 minutes tonight isn't awful but it's still a little too much especially if he's banged up. At certain points it was maybe the worst I've seen Kobe look all year, he did pretty well in the 4th quarter though.
     
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