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Harry Kalas: A Legend Is Lost

A few days ago Harry Kalas was stolen from us quicker than a Jimmy Rollins swiped bag.The longtime Phillies broadcaster and voice of NFL Films exemplified all that is good with sports, providing countless memories for fans everywhere...

Written by Eric DeBer about 7 months ago 112 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Comparisons: How the Sixers Relate to the Phillies

There I was, standing in the concourse at the Sixers game last night, staring at the Commissioner's Trophy, otherwise known as the World Freaking Champions Trophy. I realized that it was now possessed by my team...

Written by Eric DeBer about 10 months ago 139 reads 1 comments
How The Sixers Starters Stack Up Against The Rest Of The Eastern Conference

My goal is to rank the Sixers starters at their respective positions against the rest of the Eastern Conference. A couple rulings before we get started. A player must have appeared in 10 games this season...

Written by Eric DeBer about 10 months ago 205 reads 1 comments
Trying to Figure Out the Philadelphia 76ers

The middle of a season is always a good assessment point for a franchise. Forty-one games is an adequate sampling in order to evaluate an NBA team. With that being said, the Philadelphia 76ers team is tougher to figure out than an episode of Lost...

Written by Eric DeBer about 10 months ago 90 reads 2 comments
Philadelphia 76ers' Midseason Awards

It's that time of the year to hand out some awards. No, not the Golden Globes. No, not the Academy Awards. Not even the SAG Awards (whatever they are.) The hype that you feel boiling deep down in your blood is for...

Written by Eric DeBer about 10 months ago 69 reads 3 comments
In Retrospect...The 2004 NBA Draft

How It Went Down 1. Orlando Magic- Dwight Howard: Remember that debate about Howard or Okafor? Yeah, that was stupid. 2. Charlotte Bobcats- Emeka Okafor 3. Chicago Bulls- Ben Gordon 4...

Written by Eric DeBer about 11 months ago 272 reads 2 comments
Coolest Names in the NBA

Coolest First Names Carmelo Anthony - Smooth. Kobe Bryant - Awesome. LeBron James - His mother must have known he was going to be someone special, because she sure gave him a unique name...

Written by Eric DeBer about 12 months ago 369 reads 5 comments
In Retrospect... | The 2006 NBA Draft

People say that you can determine whether a player is legit or a bust after three years in the league. This season is the third year for the 2006 NBA Draft Class. How It Went 1. Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani: I questioned this when it happened...

Written by Eric DeBer about 12 months ago 398 reads 2 comments
In Retrospect...the 2005 NBA Draft

I will be doing a random installment looking back on past NBA drafts. There is no rhyme or reason to it, other than it is fun. See what teams wish they would have scouted more, and see the teams that came away with steals...

Written by Eric DeBer about 12 months ago 345 reads 3 comments
Could The Answer Be "The Answer" for The Sixers?

I promise the love affair with Allen Iverson will soon stop. At least publicly. Just hear me out on this. Bringing back Iverson to the Sixers could work...

Written by Eric DeBer about 12 months ago 463 reads 6 comments
The Legacy of Allen Iverson

Unlike in the MLB, NBA players are not formally associated with a specific team as they enter the Hall of Fame. However, when Allen Iverson is introduced into Springfield, Massachusetts in precisely ...

Written by Eric DeBer about about 1 year ago 411 reads 2 comments
Sixers Have 76 Problems, but Being Rich Ain't One

Hit me!With the most impressive offseason trades and maneuvers of any team in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers were expected to be contenders in the Eastern Conference. So far that has not happened, as they are 8-11...

Written by Eric DeBer about about 1 year ago 246 reads 2 comments
Andre Iguodala Continues the Philadephia 76ers' "A.I." Woes

The initials “A” and “I” are uttered as one, and immediately Philadelphia 76ers fans are brought joy. Recollections of the spectacular and always entertaining Allen Iverson still reign within recent memory...

Written by Eric DeBer about about 1 year ago 237 reads 6 comments

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Eric DeBer Article Archive

Harry Kalas: A Legend Is Lost

Philadelphia Comparisons: How the Sixers Relate to the Phillies

How The Sixers Starters Stack Up Against The Rest Of The Eastern Conference

Trying to Figure Out the Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers' Midseason Awards

In Retrospect...The 2004 NBA Draft

Coolest Names in the NBA

In Retrospect... | The 2006 NBA Draft

In Retrospect...the 2005 NBA Draft

Could The Answer Be "The Answer" for The Sixers?

The Legacy of Allen Iverson

Sixers Have 76 Problems, but Being Rich Ain't One

Andre Iguodala Continues the Philadephia 76ers' "A.I." Woes

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