Earlier this week, Suns guard Eric Bledsoe said that this year’s No. 1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats team would “definitely” win a seven-game series against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Bledsoe of course was taking a shot at a 76ers organization in the middle of a massive tank/rebuild.
On Thursday, Bledsoe’s teammate at UK, Demarcus Cousins, agreed with his college brethren.
“I’mma roll with Kentucky as well,” the Kings big man said. “Honestly I don’t know much about the 76ers. I’ll probably go with Kentucky.”
The winless 76ers face the Suns and Knicks in back to back games this weekend.
A Vegas sportsbook doesn’t believe the hype, and would favor the 76ers by 17.
On separate matter, Westgate Las Vegas Superbook tells ESPN that it would list Sixers as 17-point favorite over Kentucky if teams could play
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) November 20, 2014
That Sixers/Kentucky theoretical line established by Westgate Las Vegas Superbook assumes game played on a neutral floor under NBA rules
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) November 20, 2014
It’s a ridiculous discussion to have, and gives a deep insight into the creature of the moment society we’ve become.
The Philadelphia 76ers as constructed would beat the Kentucky Wildcats everytime they played–with most of the games not even being close. Th
Philadelphia’s roster is barren yes, but there’s not one player on the Wildcats roster that would make a significant contribution to an NBA roster today.
There’s not a player on that UK roster better than Nerlens Noel. There’s not a guard on the Kentucky roster better than Michael Carter-Williams.
I’d take Tony Wroten over ever Kentucky guard as well.
The idea that this UK team as constructed would beat the 76ers on a neutral court playing under NBA rules is laughable.
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