I'm Jason Blevins and I cover the 76ers for 97.3 ESPN. During the basketball season you can find me running between the practice facility in Camden, to the 76ers Fieldhouse in Wilmington Delaware to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and often traveling on road trips. Aside from 97.3 ESPN, I lead operations for ThePaintedLines.com. When not covering sports I am a technologist, musician, father, and explorer.
Jason Blevins
76ers Stats: Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid lead team in Hockey Assists
In addition to leading the team in the traditional stats, Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are leading the Sixers in more subtle ways on the floor. What is a Hockey assist?
Sixers KPI: One Stat to Watch For Every Starter
When asked, a player will typically say that they are working on all facets of their game. But as an exercise, let's attempt to boil everything down for each player to one key stat to watch to indicate growth, progress, and meeting team needs. In theory, if each of these metrics is met, the team will thrive as a result.
Predicting The Sixers 10 Man Rotation
It's only preseason, but what stands out about this year's Philadelphia 76ers is a lack of obvious weaknesses. Generally speaking, this team should defend, rebound, and score. Those are the elements of an excellent team.
Sixers Debut New Look, Defeat Boston 109-99
Tuesday night the Philadelphia 76ers kicked off the 2020-2021 Pre-season at home versus Boston in front of a sell-out socially distanced crowd of staff and media. The reality of 2020, pandemic and a year many would like to put in the rearview mirror was on surreal display.
Rivers “Mike Scott Has Had a Phenomenal Training Camp”
Mike Scott was lauded today by head coach Doc Rivers. "Mike Scott has had a phenomenal training camp, not a good one, a phenomenal one."
Isaiah Joe: First Impressions
The Philadelphia 76ers selected Isaiah Joe in the second round Wednesday night. Joe is a 6'5" shooting guard known for effortless form and limitless range.
The Case for Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers blends the personality qualities of Mike D'Antoni with the flexibility around the style of play of Tyronn Lue. His championship tenure in Boston shows the potential with the Philadelphia team.
Celtics Are Heavy Favorites But Should They Be?
The Sixers enter the playoffs as the 6-seed but hold a commanding advantage on the glass due to size and physicality. In a league going smaller by the month, the 76ers have tried to “build for the playoffs”.
Ben Simmons Injury Update
Ben Simmons will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a loose body in his left knee. The 76ers are currently 6th in the east and would face Boston in Round 1.
Embiid’s Double Vision Key To Sixers Chances
if Embiid can continue this production while limiting the turnovers, he has a chance to carry Philadelphia deep into the playoffs even without his superstar partner Ben Simmons.