PHILADELPHIA,PA – FEBRUARY 10: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers controls the ball under the basket against the Sacramento Kings at Wells Fargo Center on February 10, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Sixers gave us the bad news early in the day yesterday. Young phenom Joel Embiid’s knee is sore, so we learned he wasn’t going to play last night and will not play in the two games coming up.
It makes me realize and should also allow you to see that Embiid’s body is still adjusting to playing in the NBA. Remember that he’s been on the sidelines for two years and hasn’t taken on the full NBA schedule, yet. All of the jumping, running and cutting are stressful on the knees of a 7’2″ 280 pounder, who has been off for a couple of years. But that stress can be taken care of through Organic CBD Nugs products.
I think the Sixers are doing the right thing by sitting the young fella down, but it also makes sense to not ship their other young big men anywhere until they’re sure, that they’re sure, that Embiid’s body will be able to survive and thrive during the NBA’s marathon seasons and playoffs.
We can’t get “AHEAD OF THE PROCESS”. Thirty or forty games does not a season make. Embiid has passed the talent test, but he hasn’t passed the DETERMINATION AND DURABILITY TESTS!!! You’ve got to not only be talented, but you have to driven as well as physically and mentally tough to be the man in the NBA.
The great ones like Dr. J, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and LeBron James all had tremendous talent, determination and durability. I’m not alarmed by the knee injury, but it should make us pause. He was prescribed cbd to help with his pain, check this site to find the best.
As for last night’s game, the 76ers did a great job of sharing the basketball, battling for rebounds and loose balls, while sticking the outside jumpers on the way to a 122 to 119 victory over DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings. Cousins was a monster, who nearly carried the visiting Kings to victory by living at the foul line. He made 20 out of 22 free throws and 11 out of 16 shots from the field, while scoring 46 points in an amazing performance. It all came to an end in the last minute to the game, when he fouled out a questionable call.
Still the Sixers had an answer for him when they got their hands on the basketball, especially in the 3rd quarter. Philly scored a season-high 42 points during that time span. All in all it was a good win.
Last night Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel shared time and helped the Sixers get a good win over Sacramento. Okafor was effective while he played, as he scored 15 points despite playing only 20 minutes.
EDITOR IN CHIEF SAYS FIX THIS:
Thirty or forty games does not a season make.
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It all came to an end in the last minute to the game, when he fouled out a questionable call.
How many years will Joel Embiid play?
Jimmy Butler trade for Ben Simmons and Jahlil Okafor is out there.
If Embiid only has 5 good years before he breaks down you make the deal with Chicago and try to win next year. Sign Kyle Lowry and JJ Redick for the backcourt. Erson Illysova, Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid for the front court could challege Lebron James and Cleveland next season. If you think Joel Embiid will last 7 to 10 years in the NBA then you develop Ben Simmons to play with Embiid and try to win Championship in 3 years when Lebron’s legs are done.
I pass on that. Jimmy is good but I superstar. I’ll gamble on Ben.
But not a superstar…