Embiid Out 4-6 Months

[Bodhi]

So what did the doctor say?

Basically the chances of a regular Joe FULLY recovering from this exact injury are very low. Then he said you add the massive stress of NBA life on top of the average Joe and he said he'd advise any franchise to not take him at least in the lottery.

On top of that, Gordon asked that "say he DOES fully recover and beat the odds, is there a higher chance of re-injury with a situation like this?" And the doctor again said the chances are very low he fully fully recovers, but for argument sake, if he did, he'd be at a very high risk to re-injure it.

He also said that young people having an acute back injury is one thing, but a sustained back injury and then the foot is very worrisome to him from an overall health/longevity standpoint.

Really sucks for the kid.

 

[Game6Conley]

Basically the chances of a regular Joe FULLY recovering from this exact injury are very low.

That was my initial thought when I heard it was the Yao Ming Injury...

Really sucks for the kid.

Yup, especially for this injury to happen about a week prior to the draft the timing couldn't be worse.

 

[Hantlers]

I have to say that after further research, I've changed my mind about drafting Embiid. I just don't think it's worth the risk anymore…that foot injury is really bad.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Only Parker homers will be mad. I think the majority of Jazz fans want Wiggins over Parker.

To be honest, I'm a big Parker guy. Maybe I'm a homer? But even I admit that Wiggins > Parker.

However, I also believe Parker > The Field

If we have the 1st pick I'm gonna be disappointed if we take Parker. If we're drafting after and wiggins is gone but Parker is still available, that pick better be Parker. Taking Vonleh or Exum or Greg Oden ahead of Parker would be insane.

 

[The Midnight]

I have to say that after further research, I've changed my mind about drafting Embiid. I just don't think it's worth the risk anymore…that foot injury is really bad.

LOL.. I think an apology is in order? Wasn't it yesterday you were blasting me for not taking a 'risk' on Embiid without doing any research whatsoever?

 

[Hantlers]

LOL.. I think an apology is in order? Wasn't it yesterday you were blasting me for not taking a 'risk' on Embiid without doing any research whatsoever?

There's a lot more information out today than there was yesterday.

So no, I'm not going to apologize for changing my mind.

 

[The Midnight]

There's a lot more information out today than there was yesterday.

So no, I'm not going to apologize for changing my mind.

LOL... there were lots of info yesterday too bro.

 

[billyshelby]

On talent, he's the most obvious sure thing in the draft. I'm not a doctor so I can't assess the risk. But if it's reasonable that he can recover, then you have to roll the dice on him, or even move up a little to get him. That said, I won't cry if we don't take him.

 

[Deleted member 365]

LOL... there were lots of info yesterday too bro.

Seriously?

You're talking about a difference of a few hours. And perhaps he had a date or spent time with his family last night. Come on, stop being a dick.

 

[billyshelby]

Actually, I would go crazy if we didn't take him. He's just too good, and his ceiling is just too high. Practically speaking, it's a great risk for DL. If Embiid turns up lame, he can always say he went for the high ceiling guy whose body failed him, not his talent.

All I know is that kid, if he stays healthy, will be a top 5 player in the NBA.

 

[akirac73]

To be honest, I'm a big Parker guy. Maybe I'm a homer? But even I admit that Wiggins > Parker.

However, I also believe Parker > The Field

If we have the 1st pick I'm gonna be disappointed if we take Parker. If we're drafting after and wiggins is gone but Parker is still available, that pick better be Parker. Taking Vonleh or Exum or Greg Oden ahead of Parker would be insane.

LOL

 

[ncoloradojazz]

Actually, I would go crazy if we didn't take him. He's just too good, and his ceiling is just too high. Practically speaking, it's a great risk for DL. If Embiid turns up lame, he can always say he went for the high ceiling guy whose body failed him, not his talent.

All I know is that kid, if he stays healthy, will be a top 5 player in the NBA.

Top 5 player in the league???LMAO