Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast

The Dan Burke Revenge Game! January is our month, and the Sixers close it out with a stunning victory led by a 2-3 zone (RIP John Chaney), Furkan Korkmaz and Matisse Thybulle. We discuss whether Joel Embiid is better than Giannis Antetokounmpo, whether the Sixers should trade for JJ Redick, an on-court challenge from two losers, and the science of who picks up the ball after a made basket. Check out our website for the $TOBI shirt on Monday. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. 

In a war of MVP leaders and MVP wannabes, the Sixers showed they belonged with the Lakers, and ultimately won on a game winner from Tobias Harris, who we've always believed in. We discuss the big shot, LeBron James' (debated) cheap shot on Joel Embiid, a Spike declaration of war, Ben Simmons coming to play, and the rest of the game. We also discuss "Championship or Bust," the odds of the top eight MVP candidates and who actually can overtake Embiid. We also discuss a stunning trade proposal from an Australian listener.

Ben Simmons has woken up. In the 4th quarter against the Celtics, Simmons came alive and kept it going into the Pistons game. We discuss the new and improved Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid's continued, improving and consistent domination, and their comments about each other afterward. Then we dip into the mailbag and compare these Sixers to the Doc Rivers Celtics, share some other roommate stories from listeners, and whether the almost-Harden trade could be an Iverson-almost-trade like moment. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

Joel Embiid's MVP case grows by the game, as he quietly dominates again on both ends of the court. We discuss the differences in Embiid's game this year compared to previous seasons, the argument for keeping Shake Milton coming off the bench, the directions Ben Simmons' career could go and the Draymond Green comparison, Simmons confirmation bias, who is the smelliest NBA player, and some personal bad roommate stories.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. 

The Sixers are positioned due to contact tracing, but we're talking about Shake Milton's bully-like performance against the Grizzlies, what is up with Ben Simmons on the offensive end, and Mike's never-ending commitment to the development of Matisse Thybulle. Then we bring on Corner Three Newsletter writing, James Harden desiring Alonzo Jones to talk about the Sixers pursuit of a star in the future, Delco vs. South Philly and whether faith in Daryl Morey is still solid.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. 

The James Harden trade saga is over, and he did not get traded to the Sixers for Ben Simmons. We discuss the trade that didn’t happen (37:22), how we feel that it didn’t happen, the future of the team, Simmons, and trust in Daryl Morey. But first (2:28), we talk about the sweep of Miami, and the amazing performances from Shake Milton, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Isaiah Joe.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. 

While the situation that led up to it was regrettable, Tyrese Maxey's 39 point performance against the Nuggets will live on forever. We talk about Maxey's game, point Danny Green, Isaiah Joe letting them fly, and the NBA protocols that led to a game being played with seven active Sixers. We also go back in time to talk about our 2017 draft takes, whether Simmons could prefer Houston, and when it stopped being embarrassing to admit you met someone online. The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

The Sixers lost to the Nets, but we aren’t stressing, talking about good games from Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid’s performance against the Wizards and whether he’s playing too many minutes, whether current Ben Simmons is better than prime Andre Iguodala, we rate the Eagles in-game tank against Washington, and talk about potential trades for Kyle Lowry or Zach LaVine. ** This podcast was recorded before the news of the Sixers positive Coronavirus test for Seth Curry. **  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.

The Sixers sit alone at the top of the Eastern Conference, with the offense building and the defense humming. We discuss the emergence of Tobias Harris and Mike's necessary apologies, the continued dominance and MVP case for Joel Embiid, the Ben Simmons three and more. We take arguments from Army members and PhD holders in the Tank vs. Babies debate, get a read on Mike's Harden Trade Monitor (and if Harden would stay in Houston), and some important relationship advice.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook. 

Positive pod! Joel Embiid is playing as well as he ever has, and Tobias Harris had a game worthy of getting his $10 million back from Shake Milton, and somehow got a win over the Raptors at home. We talk about the win, and Simmons' troubles around the win. We reveal the winners the of The Ricky Best of 2020, discuss AU's best 76 Sixers Moments of the year, and the one of the biggest debates in Ricky history: Who would win in a fight, a tank or one billion babies.  The Rights To Ricky Sanchez podcast is presented by Draft Kings Sportsbook.