From a quartet of accomplished standouts from Villanova, to a talented guard out of Penn State, there are plenty of prospects with Philadelphia ties who could end up hearing their names called on draft night. On this episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sits down with ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to discuss how the local hoops scene could shape how this year's big board unfolds on June 21st. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystudio.com/listen...
Jun 05, 2018•51 min
Among the most prominent prospects headlining this year's draft is Luke Doncic, the 19-year old Slovenian Wonder Boy who this past season took Europe by storm en route to leading Real Madrid to a EuroLeague championship. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer checks in with Emmet Ryan, proprietor of BallinEurope.com. Emmet explains why and how Doncic evolved into such a compelling talent, and also gives updates on several European players whose rights are held by the Sixers...
May 31, 2018•38 min
With the calendar nearly set to flip from May to June, NBA Draft season is in full swing. On this May 23rd episode of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer checks in with Jeremy Woo, of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover platform, to discuss Jeremy's coverage of this year's combine, and his thoughts on what the 76ers might do with their six picks in the June 21st draft. In particular, the two focus on the stock of several Villanova products, while also examining which players could be availa...
May 23, 2018•30 min
In this episode of The Sixers History Podcast, Pro Hoops History's Curtis Harris conducts an interview with Christian Figueroa about his great-uncle Leo Ferris. As general manager of the Syracuse Nationals, Ferris signed Dolph Schayes, led the franchise to three NBA Finals and the 1955 title, and co-created the shot clock. All of those subjects, plus more about Ferris's basketball legacy, are discussed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
May 21, 2018•42 min
Following the 76ers' 114-112 season-ending loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, May 9th in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 The Fanatic 76ers Insider Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis talked about all the twists and turns in what proved to be the final outing of a breakthrough year. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message...
May 10, 2018•32 min
Still alive in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics, the 76ers look to build off a T.J. McConnell-inspired victory in Game 4, while setting their sights on overcoming another win-or-go-home proposition, this time in Game 5 at TD Garden. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer spends a few minutes with Brett Brown, who talks about his decision to insert McConnell into the Sixers' starting line-up. Plus, listen to a literal round table discussion with the Voice...
May 09, 2018•34 min
Following the Sixers' 103-92 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday, May 7th in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the team's season-extending victory, which was highlighted by the most timely of career performances from T.J. McConnell. Also, hear Tom's post-game radio interview with Ben Simmons, some of his highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in ...
May 08, 2018•32 min
Facing a 3-0 deficit in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series with the Boston Celtics, the 76ers find themselves up against it, with no margin for error, should they hope to advance. On this edition of The BroadCast, 97.5 The Fanatic 76ers Insider Devon Givens joins Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer, as the two give their thoughts on the series, and what the Sixers might be able to do to begin to make in-roads. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystud...
May 07, 2018•34 min
Following the Sixers' 101-98 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, May 5th in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped a stinging setback that featured plenty of crazy plot twists, and ultimately resulted in the Sixers falling behind 3-0 in their series with the C's. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in a voice messa...
May 06, 2018•37 min
With their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Boston Celtics moving to South Philadelphia, the 76ers have their sights set on defending the home court. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com’s Brian Seltzer talks to ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth about some of the top storylines heading into Game 3. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 05, 2018•20 min
Following the Sixers' 108-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday, May 3rd in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the key turning points in a dramatic back-and-forth affair. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
May 04, 2018•22 min
Following a Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 76ers find themselves battling uphill for the first time this post-season. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with forward Ersan Ilyasova, who talks about some of the adjustments the team has to make, plus the challenges associated with defending a pick-and-pop big man like Boston's Al Horford. Plus, listen to a conversation with Elton Brand, the former Sixer turned genera...
May 03, 2018•28 min
Following the Sixers' 117-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, April 30th in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis dissected the club's series-opening loss to its arch rival, in which 3-point shooting and defense loomed large. Also, hear some of Tom's highlight radio calls, plus a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnys...
May 01, 2018•23 min
With a five-day hiatus following their opening-round win over the Miami Heat now in the rearview, the 76ers are ready to get back on the court, and go to work. On this edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer previews the Sixers' upcoming Eastern Conference Semifinals pairing against long-time division rival the Boston Celtics. Hear interviews with assistant coaches Lloyd Pierce and Billy Lange, who break down the Celtics through defensive and offensive vantage points, respectively. ...
Apr 30, 2018•34 min
Following the Sixers' 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday, April 24th in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis talked about the team's close out victory, which yielded the franchise's first berth the second round of the Playoffs since 2012. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highlight radio calls, and his post-game interview with Robert Covington. --- Send in a ...
Apr 25, 2018•26 min
After a successful trip to Miami, the 76ers, coming off road wins in Games 3 and 4 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series versus the Heat, now find themselves on the cusp of advancing to the second round for the first time since 2012. On this April 24th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with JJ Redick, who shares his thoughts on the Sixers' battles with Miami, and reflects on Ben Simmons' growth. Plus, hear from ESPN.com NBA reporter Ian Begley, who's been...
Apr 24, 2018•25 min
Following the Sixers' 106-102 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, April 21st in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis discussed the team's latest triumph, which featured another shutdown fourth quarter performance, and a historic stat line from Ben Simmons. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highlight radio calls, and his post-game interview with Robert Covin...
Apr 23, 2018•30 min
Following a tough loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series, the 76ers were confronted with the challenge of bouncing back in hostile territory. With an All-Star back in tow, and some increased intensity of its own, the team responded with a key victory. On this April 20th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer sits down with NBC Sports Philadelphia Sixers television analyst Alaa Abdelnaby to break down the return of Joel Embiid, and other su...
Apr 20, 2018•34 min
Following the Sixers' 128-108 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday, April 19th in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, 97.5 FM The Fanatic's Devon Givens and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped the all-important victory, which gave the Sixers a 2-1 series lead, and was highlighted by the Playoffs debut of Joel Embiid. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highlight radio calls, and his post-game interview with Justin Anderson, ...
Apr 20, 2018•28 min
The 76ers' Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series versus the Miami Heat shifting to South Florida tied at 1-1 is one of several intriguing subplots to emerge during the first week of the NBA Playoffs. On this April 18th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer talks with T.J. McConnell about the physicality that Game 2 between the Sixers and Miami took on, and how the Sixers have gone about readying for Game 3. Plus, listen to an interview with Sports Illustrated NBA reporter Rob Ma...
Apr 18, 2018•31 min
Following the Sixers' 113-103 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday, April 16th in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis discuss how Miami's ratcheted up physicality and defense emerged as key factors that helped the Heat level the series. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, and some of Tom's highlight radio calls. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystud...
Apr 17, 2018•22 min
After a convincing performance against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the 76ers set out to take a 2-0 lead before the series shifts to South Florida. On this April 16th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with Robert Covington, who reflects on the team's post-season opener. Plus, friend of the podcast and uber-NBA head Charlie Widdoes dishes on some takeaways from the Sixers' Game 1 performance. --- Send in a voice message: https://a...
Apr 16, 2018•31 min
Following the Sixers' 130-103 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, April 14th in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis recapped the 76ers' impressive victory, highlighted by a dramatic second-half turnaround. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highlight radio calls, and Tom's post-game interview with Markelle Fultz. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers...
Apr 15, 2018•26 min
For the first time in six years, the 76ers are in the Playoffs. Following shootaround for Game 1 of the team's Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Series against the Miami Heat, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer spoke with starting forward Dario Saric, and ESPN / ESPN Australia reporter Nick Metallinos about - who else? - Ben Simmons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/76ers/message See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 14, 2018•24 min
For the season finale edition of 'Sixers in 60,' the monthly in-season radio show produced by the 76ers and their flagship radio station, 97.5 FM The Fanatic, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and 97.5 FM The Fanatic Sixers Insider Devon Givens hosted the program live from The Center on the final night of the regular season. On this episode, Brian and Devon take calls from fans, and conduct interviews with Robert Covington, Markelle Fultz, and Amir Johnson, all while recapping the Sixers' historic 2017...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Following the Sixers' 130-95 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, April 10, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down a tour de force performance in the regular season finale to lock down the three seed, securing a first round matchup against the Miami Heat, punctuated by the impressive triple double by Markelle Fultz, the youngest player in NBA history to do so. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highli...
Apr 12, 2018•29 min
Following the Sixers' 121-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, April 10, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the club's franchise record fifteenth straight win in a game that put the spotlight on the "next man up" attitude of a team carrying the most momentum into their regular season finale and the first round of the playoffs. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference, some of Tom's highlight radio calls and Tom's po...
Apr 11, 2018•22 min
Over the course of making a resounding turnaround during the 2017-2018 regular season, the 76ers experienced many key developments - from the emergence of a rookie phenom at the point, to the continued growth of a transformative All-Star, and the addition of important veteran pieces. On this April 11th edition of The BroadCast, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer talks about all of these storylines with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks. The two also discuss the changing perceptions about the Six...
Apr 11, 2018•23 min
In the final days of the regular season, there have been more and more signs popping up around the City of Philadelphia and Delaware Valley that the NBA Playoffs are fast approaching. To find out how the 76ers have gone about stoking excitement and engaging their fan base in advance of the post-season, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer catches up with 76ers Chief Marketing Officer Katie O'Reilly, who discusses the team's fresh playoff logo, the significance of the severed snake, and #PhilaUnite. --- Se...
Apr 11, 2018•11 min
Following the Sixers' 109-97 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, April 8, Sixers.com's Brian Seltzer and Sixers Radio Network announcer Tom McGinnis broke down the club's 50th win of the season and their 14th in a row, a run punctuated by gritty defense and a team-first offensive identity, leading to the first such streak since the 1982-83 championship run. Also, hear a portion of Brett Brown's post-game press conference and some of Tom's highlight radio calls of Ben Simmons' explosive slam...
Apr 09, 2018•29 min
