So how about Joel Embiid

[BetterCallSaul]

Here's to his health. He is fun to watch.

And such a fun character as well. In a league full of "overly" media savvy guys, he is really fun to pay attention to on and off the court.

Listen to the most recent Zach Lowe podcast with Lee Jenkins - Lee says Embiid is one of the best interviews in the league already.

Says his basketball IQ is next level.

If he stays healthy, it's almost impossible that Joel Embiid isn't a superstar and top-5 player in the game.

Oh, I listen to all of Lowe's stuff. He is undeniably the best.

[HartfordWhalers]

Does anyone have any idea what the time-frame is with the minutes limit? He does seem fully healthy but given his history and their lack of any reason to rush I'd assume they'll be really cautious with it... but I don't what that means for a timeframe, anyone have any comps or indications of what we're looking at here?

http://www.csnphilly.com/video/brett-brown-joel-embiids-minutes-will-be-set-20-while

[CoreyGallagher]

can he play 4? what do you think about it?

Played the 4 in a lineup with Okafor today, but only for 2 actual in game minutes, in that time had a few highlight plays tho. Defensively it worked, he basically patrolled the top of key and due to his quickness and length was able to close distance to help in the paint. Offensively, Sergio wasn't out there and McConnell isn't good at making entry passes so it stalled a bit. Still, the line-up had a +/- of 0 so wasn't too bad, hope to see it attempted again in the future.

In this video from 0:55 to 1:20 is when he's in with Okafor.

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[cksdayoff]

look at how much offense Embiid has to create for himself because you have no playmakers on the team. wait until Simmons gets here. Embiid's efficiency on offense is gonna go through the roof.

[baldur]

can he play 4? what do you think about it?

Played the 4 in a lineup with Okafor today, but only for 2 actual in game minutes, in that time had a few highlight plays tho. Defensively it worked, he basically sat at top of key and due to his quickness and length was able to close distance to help in the paint. Offensively, Sergio wasn't out there and McConnell isn't good at making entry passes so it stalled a bit. Still, the line-up had a +/- of 0 so wasn't too bad, hope to see it attempted again in the future.

In this video from 0:55 to 1:20 is when he's in with Okafor.

Watch on YouTube

i am not sure how possible would that be, but if one of noel-okafor-embiid trio can play the 4 for considerable minutes, 76ers wouldnt have to trade one of them. you need to find the way of sharing 96 minutes amongst these 3 big men. in this case, simmons would have to play the 3 or even as playmaker, though, which i believe it is what simmons is capable of.

[UDRIH14]

look at how much offense Embiid has to create for himself because you have no playmakers on the team. wait until Simmons gets here. Embiid's efficiency on offense is gonna go through the roof.

no, they dont need simmons, what they need is something at pg, not those euro scrubs atm who are forcing up jumpshots for no reason...u got 2 dominant big man and those european clowns arent utilizing them, thinkn they are still playing euro ball where the big man is only good for rebounding...

[BullyKing]

And such a fun character as well. In a league full of "overly" media savvy guys, he is really fun to pay attention to on and off the court.

Listen to the most recent Zach Lowe podcast with Lee Jenkins - Lee says Embiid is one of the best interviews in the league already.

Says his basketball IQ is next level.

If he stays healthy, it's almost impossible that Joel Embiid isn't a superstar and top-5 player in the game.

Whoa let's not go overboard here...maybe embiid will be top 5 one day, but not any time soon. Maybe if he proves to be healthy and durable and puts in the work, he can definitely be top 5 down the road in 4 to 5 seasons time. You still got these guaranteed top four players in the league: Kawhi, Durant, Lebron, Curry...and from the looks of things...Anthony Davis who already scored 50 in a game this season. Then you got other up and comers like D'angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Brandon Ingram that'll probably be in those top spots soon as well.

Lol, of course you think THREE Lakers will be in the top group. None of those guys are remotely in Embiid's stratosphere as a prospect.

[Ponchos]

And such a fun character as well. In a league full of "overly" media savvy guys, he is really fun to pay attention to on and off the court.

Listen to the most recent Zach Lowe podcast with Lee Jenkins - Lee says Embiid is one of the best interviews in the league already.

Says his basketball IQ is next level.

If he stays healthy, it's almost impossible that Joel Embiid isn't a superstar and top-5 player in the game.

Whoa let's not go overboard here...maybe embiid will be top 5 one day, but not any time soon. Maybe if he proves to be healthy and durable and puts in the work, he can definitely be top 5 down the road in 4 to 5 seasons time. You still got these guaranteed top four players in the league: Kawhi, Durant, Lebron, Curry...and from the looks of things...Anthony Davis who already scored 50 in a game this season. Then you got other up and comers like D'angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Brandon Ingram that'll probably be in those top spots soon as well.

Not to mention Julius Randle, Tarik Black, Ivica Zubac and Larry Nance Jr. are locks for top-15 players in the NBA.

[BullyKing]

Listen to the most recent Zach Lowe podcast with Lee Jenkins - Lee says Embiid is one of the best interviews in the league already.

Says his basketball IQ is next level.

If he stays healthy, it's almost impossible that Joel Embiid isn't a superstar and top-5 player in the game.

Whoa let's not go overboard here...maybe embiid will be top 5 one day, but not any time soon. Maybe if he proves to be healthy and durable and puts in the work, he can definitely be top 5 down the road in 4 to 5 seasons time. You still got these guaranteed top four players in the league: Kawhi, Durant, Lebron, Curry...and from the looks of things...Anthony Davis who already scored 50 in a game this season. Then you got other up and comers like D'angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Brandon Ingram that'll probably be in those top spots soon as well.

Not to mention Julius Randle, Tarik Black, Ivica Zubac and Larry Nance Jr. are locks for top-15 players in the NBA.

You're sleeping on former lottery pick Thomas Robinson. Add him to the future all-star list.

[Unbreakable99]

look at how much offense Embiid has to create for himself because you have no playmakers on the team. wait until Simmons gets here. Embiid's efficiency on offense is gonna go through the roof.

no, they dont need simmons, what they need is something at pg, not those euro scrubs atm who are forcing up jumpshots for no reason...u got 2 dominant big man and those european clowns arent utilizing them, thinkn they are still playing euro ball where the big man is only good for rebounding...

Yes we do need Simmons. He's our PG although Sergio is playing some pretty good PG for us at this moment. But when Simmons comes back he will Ben our PG Andy control the offense.

[ItsThatEasy]

And such a fun character as well. In a league full of "overly" media savvy guys, he is really fun to pay attention to on and off the court.

Listen to the most recent Zach Lowe podcast with Lee Jenkins - Lee says Embiid is one of the best interviews in the league already.

Says his basketball IQ is next level.

If he stays healthy, it's almost impossible that Joel Embiid isn't a superstar and top-5 player in the game.

Whoa let's not go overboard here...maybe embiid will be top 5 one day, but not any time soon. Maybe if he proves to be healthy and durable and puts in the work, he can definitely be top 5 down the road in 4 to 5 seasons time. You still got these guaranteed top four players in the league: Kawhi, Durant, Lebron, Curry...and from the looks of things...Anthony Davis who already scored 50 in a game this season. Then you got other up and comers like D'angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Brandon Ingram that'll probably be in those top spots soon as well.

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[Marcus]

Check out the location in this instagram post... Never change Joel...

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Sorry... I should have given better directions... Click on the instagram post, so it goes to instagram... Look at Embiid's name, and then right below... THis is where you normally tag your location...

Embiid has indicated the location is: "Arsehole central" - You can't make this **** up... Is he calling the city of Detroit, or the Pistons arseholes? Or is he calling Drummond an "arsehole"?

I thought he was referring to his mindset when on the court.

[HartfordWhalers]

Check out the location in this instagram post... Never change Joel...

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Sorry... I should have given better directions... Click on the instagram post, so it goes to instagram... Look at Embiid's name, and then right below... THis is where you normally tag your location...

Embiid has indicated the location is: "Arsehole central" - You can't make this **** up... Is he calling the city of Detroit, or the Pistons arseholes? Or is he calling Drummond an "arsehole"?

I thought he was referring to his mindset when on the court.

That game took place at Philly, so the other options wouldn't make sense.

[Ericb5]

look at how much offense Embiid has to create for himself because you have no playmakers on the team. wait until Simmons gets here. Embiid's efficiency on offense is gonna go through the roof.

Simmons is going to do that for everybody. He will be one of the best facilitators in the game, and he is going to help everyone, but especially Okafor, and Embiid because we have hardly any play making coming from our guards right now.

Okafor and Embiid both have to mostly get their points the hard way right now, and Okafor has the further burden of playing with even less talented guards than Embiid does by the simple fact that he is playing with backups. Saric and Sergio are much more help to Embiid than Grant and TJ are to Okafor.

Sergio should be doing what he is doing off the bench ideally, and Simmons will allow him to do so. Simmons isn't really a guard, but he plays like one. He addresses a huge weakness on the team, and watch out when he is creating opportunities for Joel.

I think Embiid is going to average 20-10 this year after all.


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[PhillySixers22]

look at how much offense Embiid has to create for himself because you have no playmakers on the team. wait until Simmons gets here. Embiid's efficiency on offense is gonna go through the roof.

Simmons is going to do that for everybody. He will be one of the best facilitators in the game, and he is going to help everyone, but especially Okafor, and Embiid because we have hardly any play making coming from our guards right now.

Okafor and Embiid both have to mostly get their points the hard way right now, and Okafor has the further burden of playing with even less talented guards than Embiid does by the simple fact that he is playing with backups. Saric and Sergio are much more help to Embiid than Grant and TJ are to Okafor.

Sergio should be doing what he is doing off the bench ideally, and Simmons will allow him to do so. Simmons isn't really a guard, but he plays like one. He addresses a huge weakness on the team, and watch out when he is creating opportunities for Joel.

I think Embiid is going to average 20-10 this year after all.


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Exactly, once Simmons and Bayless are back Simmons can run the offense with Bayless stretching the floor as a spot up shooter. This will allow Sergio to run the second unit and move TJ to third PG where he belongs. The future is looking really good for us with the guards available in this coming draft and the probability of the LA pick conveying. As long as he's healthy all our moves from here on will be based around Embiid.

[cksdayoff]

Dennis Smith Jr

[Marcus]

Dennis Smith Jr

Love me some DSJ but Fultz would be a much better fit for the squad with Simmons there and Fultz's ability to play either guard spot.

[BNelley24]

You know, the bottom line of Hinkie's 'Process' was to put the team in the best position to acquire All-star/transcendent talent because in the NBA you don't win a chip or become a contender without those types of players (except for the extremely rare exception) Joel Embiid if he stays healthy will undoubtedly be that type of player. Ben Simmons would have to severely bust for him not to be as well. If Joel Embiid & Simmons work out the process is automatically a success. Then it comes down to how BC builds the team around them with the remaining assets. I still love Okafor and people need to realize the 76ers are playing without Bayless (our major FA acquisition) & Noel.

[Ericb5]

Dennis Smith Jr

Love me some DSJ but Fultz would be a much better fit for the squad with Simmons there and Fultz's ability to play either guard spot.

Today my pick if we get number 1 is Jackson. I think he can play the 2 and 3 for us, and be a dynamite athlete for Simmons to run with in transition.

I prefer Smith to Fultz today, but admittedly, this is all just based on highlights. The college season will change things, as it always does.

Currently, I see Smith as having Iverson/Westbrook like potential. If he dominates in his freshman year I could easily see him as a number 1 pick.

Today, my all time wet dream draft scenario is that we get the Lakers pick, and get two top 5 picks, and some how finagle our way into Jackson, and Smith.

Then surround all of these guys with players that can shoot, and we will become a contender in quick order.


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[Marcus]

Dennis Smith Jr

Love me some DSJ but Fultz would be a much better fit for the squad with Simmons there and Fultz's ability to play either guard spot.

Today my pick if we get number 1 is Jackson. I think he can play the 2 and 3 for us, and be a dynamite athlete for Simmons to run with in transition.

I prefer Smith to Fultz today, but admittedly, this is all just based on highlights. The college season will change things, as it always does.

Currently, I see Smith as having Iverson/Westbrook like potential. If he dominates in his freshman year I could easily see him as a number 1 pick.

Today, my all time wet dream draft scenario is that we get the Lakers pick, and get two top 5 picks, and some how finagle our way into Jackson, and Smith.

Then surround all of these guys with players that can shoot, and we will become a contender in quick order.


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I wouldn't be mad at Josh in a Sixers Jersey. Highest upside in the class in my opinion. Love his defensive potential too just not the shooter right now that I would think you guys could use going forward.

I like Smith more than Fultz but fit wise he's not as good off the ball as Kelle is. Take the playmaking out of either Ben or Dennis and you kill some of their effectiveness where with Fultz you don't and he gives the spacing for JoJo and Jah that you'd need for them to get off on the block.