10 Things To Be Thankful For As A Philly Sports Fan
Its easy to be negative as a sports fan. Unless you’re a fan in Los Angeles, or Boston, it can be pretty bleak. The Eagles are playing better but not…
Its easy to be negative as a sports fan. Unless you're a fan in Los Angeles, or Boston, it can be pretty bleak. The Eagles are playing better but not many think they can truly compete for anything this season. The Phillies are in a playoff draught of epic proportions. The Sixers are floundering as they deal with Covid and the Ben Simmons issue, and the Flyers suddenly cant score. But Thursday is Thanksgiving. A day where we can be thankful and look at the glass being half full. So lets dive into some of the positive things of being a Philly sports fan
1) Joel Embiid
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesJoel Embiid has been a beast since he entered the league. After sitting out his first two seasons he quickly proved he was worth the wait. He is the crown jewel of "The Process." Arguably the best big man in the league. And he is ours
2) Tyrese Maxey
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesWhile the Sixers have struggled recently, Tyrese Maxey has kept them afloat. He has blossomed into a key part of the Sixers offense and has many fans saying "Ben Who?"
3) Bryce Harper
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty ImagesBryce Harper has been AS ADVERTISED since he signed and he just won his second career MVP, the first Phillies player to do so since 2007
#4 Carter Hart
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesThe fact that hes bounced back is a HUGE relief for Flyers fans. While the offense hasnt shown up, Carter Hart has
#5 - Philadelphia Union
The Union are in the midst of a playoff run after an amazing win against the NYRB. Theyre a fun team to watch and led by a local guy in JIm Curtin
#6) Darius Slay
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty ImagesFor the first time in a LONG time the Eagles have a shut down corner. "Big Play Slay" has lived up to his nickname and has shut down the competition
#7) Jaylen Waddle
Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty ImagesThanks to the Dolphins love of Jaylen Waddle, the Eagles nabbed the Dolphins first round pick. Thanks Jaylen/Howie!
#8) Zach Wheeler
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesZach Wheeler finished second in the Cy Young vote this year. An incredible year for a big time free agent who earned his paycheck!
#9) Fans At Games
A year ago we were watching sports from home. Now were watching them from the Wells Fargo Center, or Lincoln Financial Field, or Citizens Bank Park
10) We Have 5 Pro Sports Teams
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesWe arent a city with one show in town. We have the Sixers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and Union. Its easy to forget but we are fortunate to have so many options
