Embiid throws Ben Simmons under the bus

[Ritzo]

As someone who didn’t watch half the game, can you tell me what he’s referring to?

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Got scared by a 10 time All-NBA Defensive Team Trae Young

[Invictus88]

So I have to believe that it's been stated at least once in the 5 pages here but...

The full quote has Embiid going through the entire sequence of events in which the skipped shot, missed free throw, his own turnover, and finally Trae Young's 3 point shot as being the moment that he felt the game turned. Collectively.

So the original OP tweet is just some dude looking to get clicks / retweets / whatever. Sure, it still throws some shade on Simmons (which is deserved) but it's not like Embiid actually blamed the entire thing on him.

[TinmanZBoy]

So I have to believe that it's been stated at least once in the 5 pages here but...

The full quote has Embiid going through the entire sequence of events in which the skipped shot, missed free throw, his own turnover, and finally Trae Young's 3 point shot as being the moment that he felt the game turned. Collectively.

So the original OP tweet is just some dude looking to get clicks / retweets / whatever. Sure, it still throws some shade on Simmons (which is deserved) but it's not like Embiid actually blamed the entire thing on him.

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[NY 567]

I didn't think anyone would collapse their stock worse than Porzingis during these playoffs, Ben sure proved me wrong. Honestly, Ben for KP makes sense. Both teams need a shake up and both guys are pretty much untradeable at this point.

[DonaldSanders]

Tough talk from a guy with 8 turnovers

It is the truth. Embiid did choke, but you can't win a title with Simmons as your second "star." Players that cannot score don't have real value even if they are great passers and play good defense. You have to have guys that can score to win.

Agreed, I just didn't think Embiid should be one to talk/complain on a night like tonight.

[MetalFingaz]

Here is the thing, Embiid is a Center that just turned the ball over 8 times in a game 7. Really that shouldnt be the guy throwing anyone else under the bus.

But with that said, ya that no doubt was the turning point, so Embiid is just speaking the truth. Plus it has to be extremely frustrating playing in that offense when you have to play 4 on 5 every possession. Hell you could tell Doc was trying his best not to throw Simmons under the bus as well.

Simmons is officially done in Philly.

4 on 5? Did Thybulle make some shots I missed?

[raptor jesus]

Serious question: does Tobias Harris have the best job in the NBA? He gets paid 35 mill for results mostly ranging from bad to kinda ok and no one cares because he sucks slightly less than Ben Simmons.

[Capn'O]

He's not wrong but that's a really bad look from Embiid. And if he wants him out... he just killed some trade value right there.

[Sofia]

What’s up with toxic environments developing under Doc Rivers as head coach? Happened in LA too

[Duke4life831]

Here is the thing, Embiid is a Center that just turned the ball over 8 times in a game 7. Really that shouldnt be the guy throwing anyone else under the bus.

But with that said, ya that no doubt was the turning point, so Embiid is just speaking the truth. Plus it has to be extremely frustrating playing in that offense when you have to play 4 on 5 every possession. Hell you could tell Doc was trying his best not to throw Simmons under the bus as well.

Simmons is officially done in Philly.

4 on 5? Did Thybulle make some shots I missed?

Meh he's a bench role player.

Plus in his 21 minutes tonight he attempted 2 3s and he made 1 of them. So to put that into perspective.

Matisse (tonight):
21 minutes, 1/2 from 3

Simmons (playoff career):
1192 minutes, 0/2 from 3.

You have to go so far out of your way to take that small amount of 3s in that amount of time when you're a perimeter player.

[kombayn]

Simmons is gone for sure.

[baldur]

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check his reaction. he seems so upset.

[MetalFingaz]

Here is the thing, Embiid is a Center that just turned the ball over 8 times in a game 7. Really that shouldnt be the guy throwing anyone else under the bus.

But with that said, ya that no doubt was the turning point, so Embiid is just speaking the truth. Plus it has to be extremely frustrating playing in that offense when you have to play 4 on 5 every possession. Hell you could tell Doc was trying his best not to throw Simmons under the bus as well.

Simmons is officially done in Philly.

4 on 5? Did Thybulle make some shots I missed?

Meh he's a bench role player.

Plus in his 21 minutes tonight he attempted 2 3s and he made 1 of them. So to put that into perspective.

Matisse (tonight):
21 minutes, 1/2 from 3

Simmons (playoff career):
1192 minutes, 0/2 from 3.

You have to go so far out of your way to take that small amount of 3s in that amount of time when you're a perimeter player.

Yeah, but in the 4th quarter tonight the 6ers were playing 3 on 5 offensively. I'm a big Thybulle fan, but he's a 30% 3pt shooter.

[Dominator83]

As he should, must be infuriating to play with him

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I am who I am

Someone tell the "Simmons still has big time potential" guy than even Ben doesn't believe that

So stubborn. This is on the whole Sixers organization for coddling him, for enabling his desire to not take any jump shots at all. It's also on Simmons for being such a weakling.

If he won't accept why he needs to change, he should just retire from basketball and find another Kardashian to fool around with. He just reeks of lousy work ethic and incredible stubbornness.

Yea he's always had a bad work ethic. The way he handled himself at LSU raised some red flags IMO. I mean, I get it. He didn't wanna be there and was a planned one and done. But instead of just making the most of that 1 year, he did the bare minimum.

[mademan]

Here is the thing, Embiid is a Center that just turned the ball over 8 times in a game 7. Really that shouldnt be the guy throwing anyone else under the bus.

But with that said, ya that no doubt was the turning point, so Embiid is just speaking the truth. Plus it has to be extremely frustrating playing in that offense when you have to play 4 on 5 every possession. Hell you could tell Doc was trying his best not to throw Simmons under the bus as well.

Simmons is officially done in Philly.

4 on 5? Did Thybulle make some shots I missed?

Meh he's a bench role player.

Plus in his 21 minutes tonight he attempted 2 3s and he made 1 of them. So to put that into perspective.

Matisse (tonight):
21 minutes, 1/2 from 3

Simmons (playoff career):
1192 minutes, 0/2 from 3.

You have to go so far out of your way to take that small amount of 3s in that amount of time when you're a perimeter player.

Embiid turned the ball over 8 times because he's a low post C being given iso's at the 3pt line because the Sixers have not 1 player who can create offense. Embiid shouldnt be out there but he cant post because Simmons is being ignored and the paint is packed.

[Raps in 4]

As he should, must be infuriating to play with him

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Someone tell the "Simmons still has big time potential" guy that even Ben doesn't believe that

I have to check that these quotes are coming from real accounts. Comedy gold.

[Adelheid]

Thyb looks surprised for a split second he was passed the rock. Seth motioning his arms in disbelief

[whatisacenter]

I wanted a Wiggins package trade for Ben Simmons earlier in the year and now I'm like.........I dunno??? Wiggins and his contract looking better all the time.

[Vlade Divac]

In retrospect would Philly trade Simmons and first rounder for Lowry? I think they would in instant. Same thing Lakers regret not doing.

[Raps1103]

Fully agree with the sentiment but Embiid also had 8 turnovers. If you have 8 turnovers as a CENTER then you gotta take some ownership too

Also Thybulles foul was just as bad, if not worse

Thybulle isn’t making 169 million over 5 years