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On this episode of The BroadCast, we take a look at the value of viewing the long NBA season with a steady perspective, and there's arguably no member of the 76ers' roster better equipped to address that subject than mellow, even-keeled veteran Amir Johnson. Plus, listen to the debut of a new feature segment on the podcast, our 'Sixers Soundcheck' with Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis....

Following the Sixers' 116-115 victory over the Orlando Magic on October 20, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped the club's down-to-the-wire win, in which timely triples by JJ Redick and another monster 30+ point performance from Joel Embiid were enough to hold off the Magic. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of To...

Following the Sixers' 127-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls on October 18, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped the club's first win of the season, as the team righted the ship at home and put in a dominant performance, including a triple double by Ben Simmons and a 30-10 outing from Joel Embiid. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press...

Perhaps no member of the 76ers roster - or few other players in the NBA for that matter - will be entering the new season with the same type of intrigue as that which will surround Markelle Fultz. And following an encouraging pre-season, Fultz both seems and sounds like he’s in a good place. On this episode of The BroadCast, listen to an extensive feature on Fultz, and his outlook for the year ahe...

In an exciting blur, the 76ers' time in China has come and gone. Before the team headed back home, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer chatted about the trip with Furkan Korkmaz, who brought his father with him, and assistant coach Dwayne Jones, whose professional playing career took him to the Chinese Basketball Association. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/li...

Now in the ninth season of his tenure as the NBA’s Global Ambassador, 52-year old Congo native Dikembe Mutombo was on hand in Shanghai this past week to watch the first meeting between the 76ers and Dallas Mavericks in the NBA China Games series. While in town, the Hall of Famer joined The BroadCast to discuss his introduction to basketball, why growing the game is important to him, and the strong...

To close out their 2018 pre-season slate, the 76ers will be playing their final two outings half a world away against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipping off The BroadCast's 'NBA China Games' series, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sits down with Kenneth Lau, a Chinese professional basketball player-turned announcer who now works for the league's official broadcast partner based in Shanghai. Kenneth shares h...

Following the Sixers' 120-114 preseason victory over the Orlando Magic on October 1, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped the club's quality last stateside preseason appearance before heading to China for a series against the Dallas Mavericks Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls including the smooth, confident shooting form of rejuvenated Ma...

In the five seasons that have passed since Brett Brown joined the 76ers, he has served as one of the primary faces of the franchise. This year, however, the head coach's team finds itself surrounded by more expectations and hype then ever before during his tenure. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer is joined by Brown. From Markelle Fultz, to the season ahead in general, p...

Freshly named the 76ers' new General Manager, Elton Brand joins this edition of the podcast, and speaks with Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer about his promotion, leadership style, and outlook for the upcoming season. Also, hear from Brett Brown, Joel Embiid, Josh Harris, and super agent David Falk, all of whom weigh in on Brand filling the team's GM vacancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

It’s one of our favorite annual pre-season hoops content rites of passages - poring over the Sports Illustrated NBA Top 100. This year, the 76ers had a strong presence, with five players making the cut. On this edition of The BroadCast, SI’s Rob Mahoney, one of the list’s curators, joins the podcast, and discusses the rankings he and co-writer Ben Golliver handed out to Joel Embiid (no. 9), Ben Si...

On a new episode of The BroadCast, hear from Chris Babcock, the 76ers' assistant coach responsible for helping map out each player’s individualized off-season development program. Babcock, whose official title is Assistant Director of Player Development, is an original member of Brett Brown’s staff dating back to 2013. During the podcast with Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer, he reflects on a summer tha...

After having to wait nearly a decade and a half since the end of his playing career, former 76er point guard Maurice Cheeks finally received a long-overdue call to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer touches base with @SixersHistory's Curtis Harris to discuss the four-time All-Star point guard's legacy, and his impact on the S...

It's a potpourri, mix-and-mash edition of The BroadCast, with Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer. First, hear from Wilson Chandler, one of the 76ers' top summer acquisitions, about the importance of trying to positively impact his new city, and his thoughts on the upcoming season. Then, on the heels of the 2018-2019 schedule being released, President of Business Operations Chris Heck provides insights on...

After taking a summer hiatus for a couple weeks, The BroadCast is back with a fresh episode, catching up on one of the news items we missed during our break. Hear from Norvel Pelle, who served as a productive member of the 76ers' summer league frontcourt rotation, and later inked a deal with the club August 3rd. The big man talks to Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer about not giving up on his dream of si...

With the NBA 2K League's inaugural campaign winding down, learn more about the NBA's new e-sports venture through the words of a player, and the league's top executive. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer speaks with Alex "Steez" Bernstein, of 76ers GC, and Brendan Donohue, the Managing Director of the NBA 2K League. They discuss the success of 76ers GC, the 2K League affi...

With the NBA set to enter what is typically a quiet period of the league calendar, the 76ers feel strongly that they've so far had a productive summer. On this episode of The BroadCast, Bleacher Report Senior NBA Writer Howard Beck joins Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer to discuss the Sixers' off-season activity, and the state of the organization as it aims to build off a breakthrough 2017-2018 campaign...

In the days leading up to the start of summer league, it was encouraging to hear that Jonah Bolden, the promising, versatile forward whom the 76ers chose in the second round of the 2017 draft, was going to be joining the team in Las Vegas. On this episode of The BroadCast, Bolden speaks to Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer about spending the past season playing in Israel and EuroLeague, FaceTiming with B...

Erupting for a historic 40-point performance in the 76ers' MGM Resorts NBA Summer League opener, Furkan Korkmaz certainly got his stint in Las Vegas started in a big way. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer talks to the Turkish guard about confidence, playing for his country's national team, and the new slogan the 20-year old has adopted for this season. --- Send in a voic...

After holding an intensive four-day minicamp at their training complex in Camden earlier this week, the 76ers are ready to hit the hardwood for summer league action in Las Vegas. On this episode of The BroadCast, hear from Sixers assistant coach Kevin Young, who'll be leading the franchise's entry in this year's tournament. He speaks with Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer about his impressions of the sum...

In his first two seasons as a pro, Demetrius Jackson has had the opportunity to learn from some of the top guard talent in the NBA. Now, as he prepares for summer league action with the 76ers, he hopes to put those lessons to use to help himself, and others. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer speaks with Jackson about his pro career, the players who have influenced him, a...

Given the chance to nab another first-rounder in this year's draft, the 76ers targeted Landry Shamet with the no. 26 pick. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer discusses the Wichita State combo guard with Gregg Marshall, head coach of the Shockers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the conclusion of a dramatic draft night, the 76ers emerged with one of the top players on their board, in Zhaire Smith. On this edition of The BroadCast, hosted by Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer, hear from the Texas Tech 3-and-D guard-forward himself, and Red Raiders head coach Chris Beard, who shares insights on Smith's path towards becoming a first-round pick. --- Send in a voice message: https:...

In the second round of the 2018 draft, the 76ers acquired guard Shake Milton with the 54th overall pick. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer chats with Milton himself, and Tim Jankovic, Milton's college coach at SMU, about the 21-year old's game, and career to-date. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Finally, we've arrived at Draft Day 2018. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer takes one final look at some of the big subplots for what figures to be an important night for the 76ers, by touching base with The Stepien's Cole Zwicker. The two discuss Trae Young, the wing talent expected to be available at the 10th pick, and possible second-round options. --- Send in a voice...