Stop Shaming The Sixers' Starting 5 For Being So Pure And Innocent And Tattoo-less
So yesterday was media day for most teams in the NBA, including the Philadelphia 76ers men’s professional basketball team. Which means that it was the first time we got a chance to see the new Sixers’ starting 5 together in the same place at the same time. In what was supposed to be a joyous and momentous occasion, however, was marred by idiots and fools all feeling compelled to poke fun at this group for being the most clean cut starting 5 in the NBA. As you see here, there are seemingly zero tattoos on this lineup, or at least no visible tats.
I’m sorry but since when is being sweet and pure something that is looked down upon? This looks like a group that remembers to call their grandmother on her birthday. This looks like a group who sends their mom flowers for no apparent reason other than just to say thank you. Josh Richardson looks like a guy who will offer to help tutor your children and help them with their math homework. Ben Simmons looks like a guy who you can trust to pick you up from the airport on time. Joel Embiid will give up his Sunday morning to help you do some yard work. Tobias Harris is going to help you move the moment you ask him to and not come up with any sort of bullshit excuse to get out of it. Al Horford will watch your dog for the long weekend AND do your taxes for you. This may not be what you envision when you think of the word “cool” but do you want to know what is really cool? Being a gentleman.
Also, Mike Scott has enough tats for the whole starting 5 so it’s a wash.
Also–pray for the East.