Joel Embiid -- The Process is now Live

Post #21 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:53 pm

mksp wrote:
NYSixersFan wrote:It was thrilling and sad at the same time....thrilling to see Embiid and what the potential is....sad to see the fans be so desperate to see him succeed...Embiid is like seeing a river in the desert after wandering around for 3 yrs.

Having said that, if Embiid and Simmons stay healthy, the Sixers will win a title within 5 yrs

Honestly, you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy this. Go away.

Lets not go down either of these avenues of discussion. Thanks both of you.

lorak · Post #22 » by **lorak** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:54 pm

Trust the process!

By my count his defensive FG in this game was 5/16 (including 0/3 from Westbrook and 0/5 from Oladipo), but he struggled on offense vs Adams (4/13 FG, 2 TOV). However I think overall he played well and even was clutch (9 pts in 4th Q):

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mksp · Post #23 » by **mksp** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:54 pm

HartfordWhalers wrote:
mksp wrote:
NYSixersFan wrote:It was thrilling and sad at the same time....thrilling to see Embiid and what the potential is....sad to see the fans be so desperate to see him succeed...Embiid is like seeing a river in the desert after wandering around for 3 yrs.

Having said that, if Embiid and Simmons stay healthy, the Sixers will win a title within 5 yrs

Honestly, you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy this. Go away.

Lets not go down either of these avenues of discussion. Thanks both of you.

IT'S JUST GOING TO BE ANNOYING FOREVER.

But fine.

Unbreakable99 · Post #24 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:59 pm

NYSixersFan wrote:It was thrilling and sad at the same time....thrilling to see Embiid and what the potential is....sad to see the fans be so desperate to see him succeed...Embiid is like seeing a river in the desert after wandering around for 3 yrs.

Having said that, if Embiid and Simmons stay healthy, the Sixers will win a title within 5 yrs

Lol. You didn't like Hinkie and wanted him home but it was Hinkie's very forward thinking that we got Embiid and Simmons. Without Hinkie we don't get either. So you're now giving Hinkie props for getting them? Lol.

Post #25 » by **BullyKing** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:02 pm

HartfordWhalers wrote:
mksp wrote:
NYSixersFan wrote:It was thrilling and sad at the same time....thrilling to see Embiid and what the potential is....sad to see the fans be so desperate to see him succeed...Embiid is like seeing a river in the desert after wandering around for 3 yrs.

Having said that, if Embiid and Simmons stay healthy, the Sixers will win a title within 5 yrs

Honestly, you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy this. Go away.

Lets not go down either of these avenues of discussion. Thanks both of you.

Putting aside the reply I kind of find it interesting that someone that was merciless with criticism of Hinkie is now saying they will win a title within 5 years because of what he did. I'm sort of interested in whether the Hinkie-haters that see the fruits of his efforts now acknowledge a change in opinion or will instead credit Colangelo somehow.

Unbreakable99 · Post #26 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:03 pm

Embiid looks so much bigger than Okafor. After seeing Embiid and when he goes to the bench and Okafor comes in it seems like Okafor is short lol.

I want the minutes restriction to come off Embiid. I just want him out there 30 plus minutes per night. Hopefully by the time Simmons comes back Embiid will be off minutes restriction or at least be up to 28 minutes.

Kolkmania · Post #27 » by **Kolkmania** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:10 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:Embiid looks so much bigger than Okafor. After seeing Embiid and when he goes to the bench and Okafor comes in it seems like Okafor is short lol.

I want the minutes restriction to come off Embiid. I just want him out there 30 plus minutes per night. Hopefully by the time Simmons comes back Embiid will be off minutes restriction or at least be up to 28 minutes.

Really not comfortable with playing Embiid without minute restriction, the season is a win when Embiid's still healthy next summer. Liked the big men rotation Brett Brown used with Embiid, Okafor and Holmes, short stints which allow them to play with high motor all night.

Misteclipse · Post #28 » by **Misteclipse** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:16 pm

One of the most impressive things was Embiid's competitiveness. He really wanted to win last night. Hopefully the rest of the team can feed off his fire and energy.

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Post #29 » by **HartfordWhalers** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:21 pm

mksp wrote:
HartfordWhalers wrote:
mksp wrote:
Honestly, you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy this. Go away.

Lets not go down either of these avenues of discussion. Thanks both of you.

IT'S JUST GOING TO BE ANNOYING FOREVER.

But fine.

Use the Hinkie topic then. Lets not have Embiid playing basketball dragged into that other discussion everyone. Thanks!

eyeatoma · Post #30 » by **eyeatoma** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:25 pm

Love this btw! That confidence is what superstars are made of...

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #31 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:30 pm

I felt like we could win that game. I haven't had that feeling in a long time. Embiid gives us a swagger I haven't seen since AI was lacing them up for us. Get Simmons healthy, lets keep building, this is going to be a lot of fun.

thenbaman · Post #32 » by **thenbaman** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:38 pm

Embiid played over 22min so thats a good start.
I checked all the other rookies that played last night
not even close embiid will be rookie of the year.

Post #33 » by **bondom34** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:43 pm

Kolkmania wrote:
HartfordWhalers wrote:
Kolkmania wrote:
Congratulations with the W. Can you tell me why Christon played 15 minutes and Payne was left out for almost the entire game?

Joel was great. Energetic, decent jumper and the hesitation of guards driving towards the rim after noticing Embiid. Adams hit a beautiful running hook on Embiid in the first half, those are the kind of shots Embiid should try to add to his already massive repertoire.

Payne has a Jones fracture.

Ah, ESPN shows +/- minus 1 for Cameron Payne in the box score. Guess that's not possible while you're out with an injury. Shame though, really like him as a prospect.

Yeah I got really confused when I saw the box score :lol:

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Agnostifarian · Post #34 » by **Agnostifarian** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:20 pm

I like that Embiid has chosen "The Process" as a nickname. I am a Hinkie fan and I'm sure Sam is flattered by Joel's tribute because that is what it is. However, "The Process" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue and it doesn't really make for a good crowd chant.

I would like to hear the fans do a takeoff on the Tastes Great - Less Filling chant using "Jo -Jo" - "Let's Go"

I can't wait until JoJo takes Colangelo's job ala LBJ in CLE. Who says no?

cksdayoff · Post #35 » by **cksdayoff** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 5:24 pm

Agnostifarian wrote:I like that Embiid has chosen "The Process" as a nickname. I am a Hinkie fan and I'm sure Sam is flattered by Joel's tribute because that is what it is. However, "The Process" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue and it doesn't really make for a good crowd chant.

"Trust the Process" is a hell of a nice chant, imo

kriss73 · Post #36 » by **kriss73** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 7:05 pm

The power of Embiid is unlimited.

He starts playing, you can see him alive and so twitter's owners are forced to close vine.

bleeds_purple · Post #37 » by **bleeds_purple** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:09 pm

Kings fan here... got to watch you guys on league pass after the Kings game was over. Got to say I'm super impressed with Embiid.

He's rapidly becoming one of my favorite players to the point you guys are my new east coast team this year. Silky smooth. I was shocked not only by his fluidity but that he could makes threes and had sick handles for a big (saw him lead a fast break a few times although Adams did steal it from him once). Absolutely hilarious mannerisms and personality. Crossing my fingers he stays healthy.

Future looks bright!

youngcrev · Post #38 » by **youngcrev** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:35 pm

HartfordWhalers wrote:
Kolkmania wrote:
bondom34 wrote:I like this guy, hope to get to Philly again to see him.

Congratulations with the W. Can you tell me why Christon played 15 minutes and Payne was left out for almost the entire game?

Joel was great. Energetic, decent jumper and the hesitation of guards driving towards the rim after noticing Embiid. Adams hit a beautiful running hook on Embiid in the first half, those are the kind of shots Embiid should try to add to his already massive repertoire.

Payne has a Jones fracture.

Seems weird that we all know what that means

Agnostifarian · Post #39 » by **Agnostifarian** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:35 pm

Embiid Preseason highlights. (Left handed driving layup at the 6:00 min mark is sweet.)

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76ciology · Post #40 » by **76ciology** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:48 am

Embiid only allowed 3/10FG around the rim against the OKC. Shows his potential to be DPOY candidate for years.

Offensively, he can score in 3 zones while being able to get his shots off at will. Once opponents fears his jumper, he will be able to drive and get to the line at a higher rate.

Currently, he needs to generate more assists and lower his TOs on offense.