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Also, let's not forget that Embiid was also Antetokounmpo's first pick in the 2020 draft.
And if opponents try to trap him, Embiid will find the open man.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/20/sports/basketball/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers.html
As for the First team, it consists of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.
Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/10/donovan-mitchell-all-nba-snub-reaction/
Asked how the Nets need to adjust to defend Embiid – who scored 26 points with 11 coming at the foul line – Claxton said: “Just taking pride in defense.
“As of right now, I think you can slow down on any trade speculation regarding Joel Embiid even with that James Harden situation kind of up in the air in Philly.”
Source: https://nesn.com/2023/07/joel-embiid-trade-76ers-reporter-absolutely-can-see-knicks-pursuit/
Being voted into the NBA All-Star Game is an honor that also comes with a pretty solid paycheck, but Joel Embiid had some extra incentive to get there because of a promise Rihanna may have made.
Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/joel-embiid-rihanna-all-star-game/
Brian Windhorst explains why Joel Embiid was left out of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the Celtics.
Source: https://www.mutiny.in/76ers-star-joel-embiid-walks-out-for-game-1-against-the-celtics/
But it appears to have been one particular third-quarter sequence where Embiid tripped over Brooklyn’s Cameron Johnson that caused the sprain.
Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/76ers-joel-embiid-injury-blow-knee/614239
Claxton’s desire to avoid fouls reflected what Vaughn told reporters earlier in the week, when he said the Nets want to avoid allowing Embiid the type of shot that’s guaranteed to not have a defender.
Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/14/nets-need-team-effort-to-slow-down-potential-mvp-joel-embiid/
Current day NBA stars were also in attendance - including the league's MVP Joel Embiid and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.
Did Joel Embiid seal the MVP with 52-point performance against the Celtics?
Due to injury, Embiid only played in 28 games that season — which means he didn’t suit up against Stanford in the season finale.
Source: https://deadspin.com/joel-embiid-kansas-jayhawks-2013-14-1850167878
Embiid beat out former back-to-back MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for this year's highly coveted award.
Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-gives-impassioned-mvp-speech
Embiid didn’t want to talk about his ankle after the game.
Embiid isn’t just another center; still, 30.5 is a high bar.
Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/02/celtics-76ers-preview-philly-gets-its-statement-win-tonight/
Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris were each available for the Sixers Saturday evening, yet the new-look Nets played to their newfound strengths, the chief of which comes as a byproduct of an influx of size in the starting lineup.
Embiid mentioned his son and motioned for him before his mom let Arthur run toward his 7-foot-tall dad before the 76ers loss to Boston in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series.
Even with Embiid sidelined with a sprained right kneeand suffered another ignominious first-round playoff sweep.
Source: https://nypost.com/2023/04/22/76ers-joel-embiid-getting-time-to-heal-with-sweep-of-nets/
For those looking at combined points, rebounds, and assists, betting on Embiid to exceed the 52.5 mark seems wise, especially considering his current form and the Pistons’ defensive struggles.
Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/12/embiid-to-dominate-again-21-losses-and-counting-for-detroit/
Grant Williams after watching video of Joel Embiid stepping on him: “Dang, I really got curb stomped.”