Joel Embiid is an NBA player that is easy to dislike, or even hate, but he doesn’t quite understand where it’s all stemmed from. “I’m probably the most hated guy in the league,” the Philadelphia 76ers star said during an appearance on The Check Ball Show. “I don’t know why, ’cause I’m just cool. I…
Gilbert Arenas has recently sparked controversy with his inappropriate comments about Joel Embiid and the South Sudan Olympic team. In a surprising turn of events, Team USA narrowly defeated South Sudan 101-100 in an exhibition game before the Paris Olympics, despite their strong lineup. A video of Arenas criticizing Team USA and making xenophobic remarks…
Joel Embiid hasn’t seemed to jell with the Team USA system across the country’s five exhibition matches, except for their last one against Germany. In USA’s first few warmups, Embiid looked slightly off pace with his teammates due to his slower style of play. It also hasn’t help matters that Embiid has never represented USA…
Joel Embiid has expressed his concerns about JJ Redick becoming the new head coach of the Lakers and has issued a cautionary statement. Redick, who has no previous NBA coaching experience, has been appointed as the head coach in LA, a move that has raised eyebrows including Embiid’s. “If I was him, I don’t know…
Anthony Davis has impressed in team USA’s showcase games ahead of the Olympics, so much so that he could push the slow starting Joel Embiid out of the lineup. Anthony Davis Pushing To Start Over Joel Embiid After impressing in showcase games against Australia and Canada earlier this month, Anthony Davis has been turning heads…
Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey is planning to revamp the Sixers’ roster this offseason and focus on building around stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, as reported by multiple sources. With Kelly Oubre Jr., Kyle Lowry, and Nic Batum set to enter free agency, Morey has approximately $65 million in cap space, a first-round draft…
The Philadelphia 76ers are poised for significant changes to their roster next season, with approximately $65 million in cap space heading into the 2024 offseason. Aside from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and head coach Nick Nurse, the Sixers could see a lot of new faces. “We’re not looking at continuity,” stated Morey during a press…
Following their elimination by the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, Joel Embiid had Tyrese Maxey by his side during the postgame interview. This was a departure from Embiid’s usual solo appearances at the podium. Embiid expressed optimism about his partnership with Maxey and the potential for…
Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter After confidently stating that the Philadelphia 76ers would come back to win their first-round series against the New York Knicks following a Game 2 setback, Joel Embiid faced the harsh reality of his vow falling short. Ultimately, his season ended with a disappointing 118-115 Game 6 loss at Wells Fargo Center. “It…
New York took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series against Philadelphia this Sunday afternoon with a 97-92 win, aa the game was marked by Jalen Brunson’s record-breaking 47 points and the fact that a sea of Knicks fans invaded the Wells Fargo Center. Once the game was over, rival Joel Embiid admitted that…
