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Joel Embiid Now Weighs 300 Pounds, 76ers Concerned With His Work Ethic

Cy said:
Of course not
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But even with what he said, I would still be super concerned as a Sixer's fan. Embiid might not be as lazy as the initial report, but he is still not doing what is necessary to get his body right. He is fighting an uphill battle to ever be able extended stretches of games, so this is not a good sign.
 
So last year when he blasted on the scene when everybody wrote closeup articles, you ignored to read how he discovered sweets for breakfast and sometimes ate multiple glasses of chocolate cream and stuff?

But now that he's 1 year older and has physical limitations and his own money for the first time you blast him to not rehab in Kobe-ish lunatic fashion? That's just unrealistic.
 
BTP said:
you ignored to read how he discovered sweets for breakfast and sometimes ate multiple glasses of chocolate cream and stuff?
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Nope, didn't ignore that at all. The fact that he was eating that way last year combined with the fact that now he is rich, injured, gaining lots of weight, and is reportedly not rehabbing very hard is extremely worrisome....... if you are a 76ers fan.
 
fishonjazz said:
Nope, didn't ignore that at all. The fact that he was eating that way last year combined with the fact that now he is rich, injured, gaining lots of weight, and is reportedly not rehabbing very hard is extremely worrisome....... if you are a 76ers fan.
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No it means he's just not taking the standard I'll do whatever my agent tells me to avoid negative media way of growing into being an NBA player.

That was by no way throwing him under the bus, it was simply demonstrating that the media can also be different towards him than writing: The young refreshingly open Cameroonian(is that a word?) is making others smile.
 
BTP said:
I'm not concerned.

This looks to me like overexaggerated misinformation from inside the Sixers. They haven't been able to motivate Embiid to do the workload they ask him to do. Now they try to let him experience fan feedback.
Of course they have his back and correct it to 275 one day later, which is still Drummond heavy, but not Traylor heavy.
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How do you reconcile the two? Embiid should not need any motivation short of the millions he is being paid. It's big boy time and he should be working his butt off for that money.

If I was a GM/owner and i was paying these salries I'd be pissed if they were not working their butts off to improve and condition themselves accordingly.
 
Stoked said:
How do you reconcile the two? Embiid should not need any motivation short of the millions he is being paid. It's big boy time and he should be working his butt off for that money.

If I was a GM/owner and i was paying these salries I'd be pissed if they were not working their butts off to improve and condition themselves accordingly.
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Honestly I expect no elitism from players before their 3rd year. Acclimatization is a thing, especially in a surreal environment like the NBA.
 
https://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13074027/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-suffers-setback-foot

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has suffered a setback in his long recovery from a stress fracture in his right foot, the team said Saturday night.

"As part of the conservative approach focused on the long-term health, recovery and care of Joel, we have been closely monitoring his progress, regularly evaluating his status and adjusting our plans accordingly," team president and general manager Sam Hinkie said in a statement. "Recently, Joel and Sixers personnel traveled to Los Angeles for a series of routine exams with a number of physicians who have been actively involved throughout this process.


A CT scan on Joel Embiid's foot has shown "less healing than anticipated at this point," the 76ers said. Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports
"During his visit with Dr. Richard Ferkel, a standard CT scan on Joel's right foot revealed less healing than anticipated at this point. Our priority remains providing Joel with every opportunity to ensure he has a long and successful NBA career, and as such, these findings cause us to pause and reassess his current activities.

"Together with Joel and his representatives, we will continue to consult with the experienced team of doctors who have been an integral part of his evaluations, while also engaging in dialogue with a broader set of experts and specialists. Discussions regarding the appropriate next steps are currently ongoing and we will share an update once it becomes available."
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So do we assume the vague language is a set up to the next announcement that he won't be playing this next year? I personally hope he heals up because I'd to like to see some more post talent in the NBA, though I do enjoy the Sixers sucking every year.
 
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