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Can Joel Embiid Lead the 76ers to Long-Awaited Championship Glory?

Can Joel Embiid Lead the 76ers to Long-Awaited Championship Glory?

Only one man in the history of the NBA, Kareem Adbul-Jabbar, has won the MVP award without his team reaching the postseason playoffs. That all but rules Steph Curry out of the running for the same honor in 2021, which will leave two players in the hunt – Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Joel Embiid [...]

May 28, 2021 admin Blogs 0

Before Their Game 4 Loss, Joel Embiid Got No Sleep and Needed an IV

Before Their Game 4 Loss, Joel Embiid Got No Sleep and Needed an IV

Joel Embiid’s lethargic performance in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Toronto Raptors can now be explained. After dealing with a bout of gastroenteritis last week, Embiid was reportedly sick prior to the game and was forced to have an IV at 6 am ET after staying up all night. This current illness is unrelated [...]

May 6, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 1

Embiid’s Status Still Undecided for 1st Playoff Game

Embiid’s Status Still Undecided for 1st Playoff Game

The Philadelphia 76ers’ first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets is set Saturday 2:30 p.m. ET, but Joel Embiid may or may not be playing. According to Embiid, he began to experiencing pain in his left knee after he returned from February’s All-Star break. A medical update from the 76ers stated that Embiid’s initial status ahead [...]

April 12, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Joel Embiid – The Story Behind His All-Star Game Footwear

Joel Embiid – The Story Behind His All-Star Game Footwear

Joel Embiid has quickly become a face of the Sixers and beloved figure within Philadelphia. His playful demeanor and world-class basketball ability has brought the Sixers to national prominence, but it is his commitment to the underserved youth of Philadelphia that has endeared him the most to the community. Recognizing his connection to the kids [...]

February 18, 2019 Anou Enright Kicks 0

Joel Embiid: ‘The Referees F–king Suck’

Joel Embiid: ‘The Referees F–king Suck’

Joel Embiid wasn’t happy with the refs after his team’s 112-109 loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. “The referees f–king suck,” the center said after the game. The biggest non-call and what really upset Embiid happened late in the fourth quarter. The All-Star failed to force a foul call on Celtics center Al [...]

February 13, 2019 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Joel Embiid Wants to Win NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and MVP in Same Season

Joel Embiid Wants to Win NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and MVP in Same Season

Joel Embiid has some lofty expectations for how he’d like this season to end. He obviously needs the Philadelphia 76ers to make the playoffs, because that’s who he is. He’d obviously like to win a title as well, because duh. Earning another All-Star bid is probably an afterthought for him, too. He’s moved on to [...]

October 23, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Spurs Preferred Embiid or Simmons in Leonard Trade

Spurs Preferred Embiid or Simmons in Leonard Trade

There were a few big suitors for Kawhi Leonard this off-season besides the Toronto Raptors, who ultimately ended up acquiring him in a swap for DeMar DeRozan, one of them was the Philadelphia 76ers. Once the dream of LeBron James was a thing of the past, some thought the 76ers would be able to snag [...]

September 14, 2018 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Suns Rookie Deandre Ayton Drew a Picture of Him Dunking All Over Joel Embiid

Suns Rookie Deandre Ayton Drew a Picture of Him Dunking All Over Joel Embiid

Deandre Ayton has yet to appear in an NBA regular-season game, but he’s already berthing head-to-head to rivalries. The Phoenix Suns rookie drew a picture of himself on a trading card dunking all over Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, and it is as glorious-looking at you might imagine: I’m going to be honest, if [...]

August 15, 2018 admin Offbeat 0

Joel Embiid Is Unconcerned with Philadelphia 76ers Failing to Land Superstar This Summer

Joel Embiid Is Unconcerned with Philadelphia 76ers Failing to Land Superstar This Summer

Are you disappointed by the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason? Were you maybe hoping they would sign LeBron James or Paul George? Did you think they would trade for Kawhi Leonard? Did you assume they would at least land a Will Barton or Tyreke Evans or Avery Bradley? Are just razzed up that they couldn’t even hold [...]

August 2, 2018 admin Blogs 0

Sixers May Have Joel Embiid Play Game 5 vs Celtics with a New Mask—or No Mask at All

Sixers May Have Joel Embiid Play Game 5 vs Celtics with a New Mask—or No Mask at All

When Joel Embiid takes the floor for Game 5 against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, he may be wearing a different face mask. Actually, as it turns out, he may not be wearing any mask at all. Per CBS Philly’s Jon Johnson: This news comes while Embiid is struggling to maintain his offensive efficiency. [...]

May 9, 2018 admin Blogs 0