Froggy, DSD, Frank. How bout that Embiid?

Gotta admit, they do look pretty good right now. And Ball looks not so good. It's a long season, let's see how it goes.

Tell me about it. Simmons and Embiid are legit superstars and this team is going to be fun to watch for a long time. Embiid is one of the best players I have ever seen. I know that is hyperbole and people will say I am a homer, but he is seriously unstoppable. If he can stay healthy, there is nothing he cannot do. He does not have one weakness on the court. He can shoot from anywhere, plays great defense, and plays like Hakeem underneath. It is insane. Lost in all of the Embiid hype is Simmons already locking up Rookie of the Year. He is a walking (almost) triple double.

They're going to be a playoff contender if not a title contender so long as they can stay healthy.  And that's a big if with this group.  Their optimism is warranted, but I still disagree with the philosophy behind 'the process.'  The Celtics faded from contenders to 'just another playoff team,' then ditched their aging stars and sucked for one season before returning to the playoffs; they made an ECF appearance 3 seasons after missing the playoffs and look primed to do it again this year.  



I'll grant you that not everyone has a Pierce and Garnett to switch out for picks, but you can make shrewd moves and draft well instead of feeding your fan base garbage for years on end with the hopes of amassing draft picks (and using them wisely).  



Regardless, it's nice to see a competitive team (hopefully not too competitive for my C's) in Philly, the fans have certainly earned it.  

Al Horford was the first major free agent the Celtics ever signed.  The turnaround to being competitive already happened by the time the C's signed him.  It was a huge deal around here because free agents never sign with the Celtics.  With Horford and Hayward, I hope we've turned a corner.       

Keep Shyamalan away from your team, man! The last thing you need is a lame twist everyone saw coming and nobody cared for. Shyamalan was probably Fultz's team doctor!

Sixth Sense was decent, though I haven't seen it since it was in theaters.  Unbreakable is amazing.  The problem is it was ahead of its time.  If it came out today I think the critical reception would be much different.  I even enjoyed Signs more than most people.  It only makes sense if you view the aliens as drunk teenagers, but it's a lot of fun.  It's all downhill from there though.  The Village is the last Shyamalan movie I watched start to finish and it was total garbage.  I'm willing to check out the Unbreakable sequel but I don't think I can sit through Split, so I don't know how much sense it will make.        

I thought 'Devil' was great.  Saw it in the theaters years ago during Halloween season.

Own it - love it - give it a watch once a year or so.

Obviously I'm being a 'homer' but one of the things I love about Shyamalan's movies is Philly and the tri-state area is typically incorporated in the backdrop/setting/atmosphere since he's from around this area.   Think there's a scene in 'Devil' where the security guards are watching a Flyers/Pens game.

I'm rooting for Ball - but how does he look superior to Fultz?

The kid is hurt and tried to tough it out and play through it and his shoulder is completely shot and is rehabbing now.

Maybe Fultz will be a bust - who knows.  Maybe Ball will be a bust - who knows.

I'm rooting for both of them.

But Fultz is on the shelf - it's like criticizing a race horse sitting out the Preakness, Derby and Belmont because the horse has a fractured ankle.