The Legend of Joel Embiid

the_process · Post #1141 » by **the_process** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:18 pm

“I really wish I had gotten the quadruple double with blocks... shout out Hassan Whiteside”

Post #1142 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:26 pm

the_process wrote:“I really wish I had gotten the quadruple double with blocks... shout out Hassan Whiteside”

Not sure why people think he was talking trash by saying that, Whiteside recorded a few triple doubles with blocks.

the_process · Post #1143 » by **the_process** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:41 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:
the_process wrote:“I really wish I had gotten the quadruple double with blocks... shout out Hassan Whiteside”

Not sure why people think he was talking trash by saying that, Whiteside recorded a few triple doubles with blocks.

Because of the whole deal Embiid had with Whiteside on Twitter where he called him #softy and told Whiteside all he cared about was his own stats. Here’s a breakdown.

https://www.google.com/amp/ftw.usatoday.com/2017/10/joel-embiid-hassan-whiteside-nba-preseason-social-media-fight-beef-twitter-instagram/amp

He was trolling Whiteside by saying he wanted stats.

Post #1144 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:07 pm

That always seemed like teasing to me. Idk.

Post #1145 » by **Marcus** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:14 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:Embiid didn't play that great the first handful of games but the last 2 games THAT'S the Embiid I know and love. If he plays like that we will be formidable. He didn't play dumb like he did the first few games. He didn't camp outside the paint too much. He didn't turn it over. He didn't take too many dumb shots. I love this Embiid.

Looks like he's gotten comfortable playing with Benjamin. When you're at this level and there is legit talent around you, you get to do more by doing less. JoJo understanding that he doesn't HAVE to be post player, perimeter threat, playmaker, because they have folks to fill all those roles means he CAN do those things when the chances come to him. Do more by doing less. It's why Covington is getting paid, it's why Fultz should be able to mesh easily when he comes back healthy, hell it's why pickup games at the park are more fun because mofos actually understand to cut when their man is out of position. JoJo can relax and just be the best bigman in the league because Benjamin, Roco, JJ, Rio, TJ, and Just-In Anderson understand how to play with talent.

Post #1146 » by **Marcus** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:15 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:That always seemed like teasing to me. Idk.

Troll game 1 hunnid.

Post #1147 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:16 pm

Embiid and Covington are the best defensive tandem in the NBA. With both of them in the 76ers have a 91.2 DRtg (Irving and Horford are second, 91.6).

eyeatoma · Post #1148 » by **eyeatoma** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:16 pm

Love me some TMac and Paul Pierce... They know where its at...

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Unbreakable99 · Post #1149 » by **Unbreakable99** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:25 pm

CoreyGallagher wrote:Embiid and Covington are the best defensive tandem in the NBA. With both of them the 76ers have a 91.2 DRtg (Irving and Horford are second, 91.6).

How are we in the middle of the pack in defense then when you add Simmons who is also good on defense? Is this a Brett Brown defense thing? How are the Celtics so much better on D than us? Even with black hole Saric on D I think we should be better on D. It makes no sense. We have 3 good defenders in our starting five and TJ is good on D too.

eyeatoma · Post #1150 » by **eyeatoma** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:32 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:Embiid and Covington are the best defensive tandem in the NBA. With both of them the 76ers have a 91.2 DRtg (Irving and Horford are second, 91.6).

How are we in the middle of the pack in defense then when you add Simmons who is also good on defense? Is this a Brett Brown defense thing? How are the Celtics so much better on D than us? Even with black hole Saric on D I think we should be better on D. It makes no sense. We have 3 good defenders in our starting five and TJ is good on D too.

Gotta be Saric and Redick

Post #1151 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:32 pm

Unbreakable99 wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:Embiid and Covington are the best defensive tandem in the NBA. With both of them the 76ers have a 91.2 DRtg (Irving and Horford are second, 91.6).

How are we in the middle of the pack in defense then when you add Simmons who is also good on defense? Is this a Brett Brown defense thing? How are the Celtics so much better on D than us? Even with black hole Saric on D I think we should be better on D. It makes no sense. We have 3 good defenders in our starting five and TJ is good on D too.

With Embiid 96.4. Without him 110.5. He's missed 2 games too, out of 14. That's going to affect our DRtg when it's so high without him.

Post #1152 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:40 pm

eyeatoma wrote:Gotta be Saric and Redick

Saric seems like a culprit, but Redick actually has the second highest DRtg on the team lol.

emphi54 · Post #1153 » by **emphi54** » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:43 pm

Embiid doesn't play enough minutes also.

Winejk · Post #1154 » by **Winejk** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:04 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:
Unbreakable99 wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:Embiid and Covington are the best defensive tandem in the NBA. With both of them the 76ers have a 91.2 DRtg (Irving and Horford are second, 91.6).

How are we in the middle of the pack in defense then when you add Simmons who is also good on defense? Is this a Brett Brown defense thing? How are the Celtics so much better on D than us? Even with black hole Saric on D I think we should be better on D. It makes no sense. We have 3 good defenders in our starting five and TJ is good on D too.

With Embiid 96.4. Without him 110.5. He's missed 2 games too, out of 14. That's going to affect our DRtg when it's so high without him.

It is funny that what was once thought to be a strength, back up center, is a complete hell hole now. You would think among Okafor, Noel, Holmes and Amir, we'd have a decent back up center that can man the post while Embiid sits. Back up center is a huge problem right now. It probably will continue to be a problem at least for this season. I don't hold out much hope that Holmes, Amir or Okafor will improve drastically on defense. Good news is we may have help on the way next season with Lessort, Bolden and maybe a high draft pick or two.

Post #1155 » by **Sixerscan** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:11 am

Winejk wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:
Unbreakable99 wrote:
How are we in the middle of the pack in defense then when you add Simmons who is also good on defense? Is this a Brett Brown defense thing? How are the Celtics so much better on D than us? Even with black hole Saric on D I think we should be better on D. It makes no sense. We have 3 good defenders in our starting five and TJ is good on D too.

With Embiid 96.4. Without him 110.5. He's missed 2 games too, out of 14. That's going to affect our DRtg when it's so high without him.

It is funny that what was once thought to be a strength, back up center, is a complete hell hole now. You would think among Okafor, Noel, Holmes and Amir, we'd have a decent back up center that can man the post while Embiid sits. Back up center is a huge problem right now. It probably will continue to be a problem at least for this season. I don't hold out much hope that Holmes, Amir or Okafor will improve drastically on defense. Good news is we may have help on the way next season with Lessort, Bolden and maybe a high draft pick or two.

It's 106.6 with or without Amir in the game.

124 with Holmes in. 126 with Okafor. Believe it's also a huge number with Dario at center.

Sixercise · Post #1156 » by **Sixercise** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:17 am

LongLiveHinkie wrote:Has there even been a human so perfect?

Or in joel's own words - "69%" perfect

Post #1157 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:20 am

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youngcrev · Post #1158 » by **youngcrev** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:25 am

Sixerscan wrote:
Winejk wrote:
CoreyGallagher wrote:With Embiid 96.4. Without him 110.5. He's missed 2 games too, out of 14. That's going to affect our DRtg when it's so high without him.

It is funny that what was once thought to be a strength, back up center, is a complete hell hole now. You would think among Okafor, Noel, Holmes and Amir, we'd have a decent back up center that can man the post while Embiid sits. Back up center is a huge problem right now. It probably will continue to be a problem at least for this season. I don't hold out much hope that Holmes, Amir or Okafor will improve drastically on defense. Good news is we may have help on the way next season with Lessort, Bolden and maybe a high draft pick or two.

It's 106.6 with or without Amir in the game.

124 with Holmes in. 126 with Okafor. Believe it's also a huge number with Dario at center.

129.8 with Dario at center according to NBAwowy, but they have different figures on the other guys (Jah 133.3, Richaun 129.4, Amir 99.2, Joel 97.7). Not sure if something is off with their database right now.

Post #1159 » by **CoreyGallagher** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:26 am

youngcrev wrote:
Sixerscan wrote:
Winejk wrote:

It is funny that what was once thought to be a strength, back up center, is a complete hell hole now. You would think among Okafor, Noel, Holmes and Amir, we'd have a decent back up center that can man the post while Embiid sits. Back up center is a huge problem right now. It probably will continue to be a problem at least for this season. I don't hold out much hope that Holmes, Amir or Okafor will improve drastically on defense. Good news is we may have help on the way next season with Lessort, Bolden and maybe a high draft pick or two.

It's 106.6 with or without Amir in the game.

124 with Holmes in. 126 with Okafor. Believe it's also a huge number with Dario at center.

129.8 with Dario at center according to NBAwowy, but they have different figures on the other guys (Jah 133.3, Richaun 129.4, Amir 99.2, Joel 97.7). Not sure if something is off with their database right now.

May have not updated, they seem to take a while to.

youngcrev · Post #1160 » by **youngcrev** » Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:37 am

CoreyGallagher wrote:
youngcrev wrote:
Sixerscan wrote:
It's 106.6 with or without Amir in the game.

124 with Holmes in. 126 with Okafor. Believe it's also a huge number with Dario at center.

129.8 with Dario at center according to NBAwowy, but they have different figures on the other guys (Jah 133.3, Richaun 129.4, Amir 99.2, Joel 97.7). Not sure if something is off with their database right now.

May have not updated, they seem to take a while to.

Seems up to date, but just off. At least their minutes data is, so I wonder what else (might just be issues with rounding numbers).