The Positionless Perspective

Breaking down 76ers X’s and O’s with video and numbers. Perspectives by @leoclib @gmillstein3 @Fincisworld

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

Here is Daryl speak about adding Phil (without naming him) in his recent presser

[Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman]

76ers have added Phil Beckner as a coaching consultant, the team confirmed. Beckner, hired in July, is expected to assist the coaching staff in several areas.

Beckner is a former Weber State assistant coach and the longtime trainer for Damian Lillard.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

At pick #28 Springer is a nice get for the Sixers. He's going to be a versatile defender and his ability to defend the POA will be crucial. A successful first season for Springer will be if he can develop a more diverse finishing package and consistently improve making open 3's.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

With the 28th Pick, the #Sixers drafted 6’4” G Jaden Springer out of Tennessee.

Springer's defense is his best trait. His strength allows him to guard the POA, post, and switch. He has great instincts as an off ball defender and knows when to gamble for steals and deflections.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

Springer will have to develop his ability to finish off 1 foot. There were flashes that you will see below but they were few and far between.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@dan_olinger Looked at the same play couple months ago!

https://t.co/nzrfl6sfRM

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

NEW SIXERS SET OF THE WEEK ⤵️

This quick hitter for Tobias combines Simmons’s precision on passes with Harris’s excellent cutting. Since Embiid is stationed at the nail, while Seth and Danny are at the FT line extended, their defenders can't help at the rim.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@rich_hofmann Also dug into the Sixers transition defense in game 1. Take a look below!

https://t.co/bqH5Vd3hEG

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

🚨🚨SIXERS WIZARDS G1 BREAKDOWN🚨🚨

The Wizards, who are 1st in pace in the NBA, punished the Sixers lazy transition defense in the first half. The Sixers ramped up their effort in the second half, only letting the Wizards get out in transition 5 times, down from 11 in the 1H.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

🚨🚨SIXERS WIZARDS G1 BREAKDOWN🚨🚨

The Wizards, who are 1st in pace in the NBA, punished the Sixers lazy transition defense in the first half. The Sixers ramped up their effort in the second half, only letting the Wizards get out in transition 5 times, down from 11 in the 1H.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@manoffrm @CheryseP22 @DrewHanlen So, Matisse and Dame share the same agent and work with same trainer. Other clients of the trainer are lu dort and mikal bridges. So he should be in the right hands and makes sense why he’s with this guy… definitely understand what your saying tho.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@ThybulleBible With the way his offense is developing, he has a genuine chance to earn minutes nearing the starter realm. Although the shooting has not come around, his ability to attack off of closeouts has been tremendous lately. Video on playmaking growth coming soon. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@chrislehmann While the 3-point shooting is where many hope his offense skill set develops next, his creation off of closeouts has been proven to be one of the most encouraging parts of his offense over the past month and a half. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@ScottyDrowned @heatratiosports As you noted, he is still trying to find himself on offense, but it is worthwhile to note he has already grown tremendously over the past month and a half as a driver off of closeouts. Breakdown of his playmaking growth to come soon. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@RBPhillyTake The flashes you were referring to are becoming more consistent and more impressive with every game. Assembled a mini-breakdown of his growth as a finisher - breakdown of his playmaking improvements to come. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@NinjaBands Tisse is still very young and growing on offense more than is being publicly acknowledged. While everyone knows his defensive ceiling is limitless, his growth driving the ball over the past month and a half is staggering. Playmaking video to come soon. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@TomWestNBA As you noted, he is a limited offensive player. But as a young player, it is critical to highlight and celebrate how he has improved. Since you have tweeted this, Thybulle has improved tremendously as a finisher in both volume and efficiency. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

@jackfrank_jjf Similar to Ben, he's consistently mocked for his shooting woes instead of being celebrated for his offensive growth. Since April, he's made tremendous strides as a driver (volume+efficiency). Assembled mini finishing breakdown; playmaking progress to come. https://t.co/ONj9AUI7iE

[The Positionless Perspective @TPPNBA]

MATISSE THYBULLE GROWTH AS A DRIVER: Part 1

Since April 1st, Matisse is averaging 2.44 direct drives per 36 minutes, nearly double his average prior to April (1.28 per 36). He’s also been 53% more effective, scoring 1.12 points per direct drive since April - up from 0.73.