The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for a big 2022-23 NBA season. After a disappointing conclusion to last year, all parties involved seem to have agreed that improvement is necessary.
Joel Embiid is saying all the right things. James Harden underwent a body transformation that has him looking like the Incredible Hulk. And Daryl Morey appears to be working on a blockbuster trade that could turn Philly into an immediate title contender.
This week, however, Morey made headlines for something other than his executive prowess. Rather, at a recent Philadelphia Phillies game, folks fell in love with the shirt he decided to wear.
The shirt in question largely speaks for itself:
Shut up Butthead, we’re never gonna score pic.twitter.com/rs5YHrRAJd
— Daryl MorΞy 🗽🏀 (@dmorey) August 20, 2022
“Shut up Butthead, we’re never gonna score,” Morey captioned the photo.
With social media being what it is nowadays, reactions to his t-shirt poured in immediately:
Jesus that is the best shirt ive ever seen https://t.co/RQkvJ6t4Sy
— justin (@justinontwt) August 20, 2022
That shirt is CRAZY @shirtsthtgohard https://t.co/XM9rZygE9K
— tom stakes (@tomstakes) August 20, 2022
This is how you know we winning this year https://t.co/1xwOTykbDA
— MC.S. (@_mcs21_) August 20, 2022
This is a perfect shirt. https://t.co/tLpjXURWUB
— Gregg (@HighLibrarian) August 20, 2022
Need that shirt https://t.co/UVvgGKVIMB
— ً (@tylerknowsballl) August 20, 2022
I love him so much for a Beavis and Butthead reference https://t.co/g3NjZiVi2m
— Sean Devlin (@BySeanDevlin) August 20, 2022
Big picture, shirt stuff aside, this is shaping up to be a massive year for Morey’s legacy. He put this 76ers squad together in his vision. That means its success or failure will rest on his shoulders.
It feels like everyone understands the magnitude of what is on the line. Harden knows he can’t have a repeat of the dynamic between him and his old Brooklyn Nets teammates. Embiid gets that he can’t have another season where him and Ben Simmons get equally far in the playoffs.
The time to do work is now.
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.https://t.co/UDwspZN4bc
— Game 7 (@game7__) August 22, 2022
Can Philly win a championship in 2022-23?
Time will tell.
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Charles Kruger has been credentialed to cover two Super Bowls, four NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7’s go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers.
