76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Drills

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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#41 » by Kabookalu » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:57 pm

PowerSteele wrote:This whole winning-whatever-it-costs culture just puts too much pressure on these young kids.


Actually it's more of a losing-whatever-it-costs culture, considering he plays for the Sixers.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#42 » by Cutter » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:59 pm

Bubstubbler wrote:I still think he's going to put up 20/10/2 next year and be a top 5 player in a few years.

Say wut?
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#43 » by loserX » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:02 pm

I agree with most of the Philly fans in this thread. The weight thing, if true, can be fixed. Not so worried about that.

If in fact he is blowing off conditioning drills and getting sent home because of disputes with coaches, that's the real concern. Hopefully it's just being a bit messed up with personal stuff and he gets it together soon.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#44 » by hookshot199 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:02 pm

j-ragg wrote:Talented 7 footer with weight issues?
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:D just kidding 6er fans.



Talented 7 footer with a work ethic problem: Wilt Norman Chamberlain


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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#45 » by PowerSteele » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:12 pm

Choker wrote:
PowerSteele wrote:This whole winning-whatever-it-costs culture just puts too much pressure on these young kids.


Actually it's more of a losing-whatever-it-costs culture, considering he plays for the Sixers.


I will bookmark the green font from now on. ;)
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#47 » by Ballerhogger » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:15 pm

j-ragg wrote:Talented 7 footer with weight issues?
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:D just kidding 6er fans.

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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#49 » by Diggr14 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:30 pm

I gotta agree with the poster that said he's gonna put up 20/12/2 next year.

20pc McNuggets with 12 mcdoubles and 2 diet cokes. It can be done.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#50 » by jangles86 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:38 pm

Noel trying to put on weight.
Embiid trying to lose weight.

Maybe they got there programs mixed up.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#51 » by TreasureCoast » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:54 pm

Now watch Saric never come over lol.

He looks heavier in that picture with Noel, not 50 lbs though and nothing that cant be fixed other than if he has an attitude problem with the staff.

Isn't Kyle Lowry 50lbs overweight? He's still effective and plays well
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#52 » by chrisab123 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:01 pm

The Celtics will gladly take this risk. How does 10 of our 2nd Rounders and Shavlik Randolph sound?!!!
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#53 » by Mik317 » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:13 pm

chrisab123 wrote:The Celtics will gladly take this risk. How does 10 of our 2nd Rounders and Shavlik Randolph sound?!!!


THE Shavlik Randoplph

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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#54 » by ChuckChilly » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:14 pm

This probably works out better because now they have an excuse not to try to play him a few games this year.
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Post#55 » by PenguinBoxer » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:18 pm

dude is 7 feet and works out... he must be eaten like 6000 calories a day if not more
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#57 » by MitchellUK » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:24 pm

Somewhat concerning. The weight gain can obviously be addressed if he is willing and committed to his rehab and fitness programs, but if he's displaying attitude problems and pushing back on those the Sixers need to address it. He's young, and there are definitely mitigating circumstances given the loss of his brother recently and his being alone a long way from his family, but Philly will want to nip this in the bud asap.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#59 » by GallagherArt » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:30 pm

19 year old kid restricted to walking to work up a sweat? Lol, worry if it's still an issue come playing time. ****, he was also away from the team for an extended period of time when his brother died, probably didn't eat the best during that time or upon immediate arrival.
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Re: Philly: 76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Dril 

Post#60 » by Sprewell4Three » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:44 pm

I have a feeling he's going to be a bust. You never draft big men with huge injury concerns in college. He got drafted, got injured again and now this weight issue?
I told people he would bust last year but was blasted on the GB. Looks like my prediction so far.

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