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It’s been one other troublesome yr for Joel Embiid, who can’t appear to remain wholesome.
He’s harm once more, and it was lately introduced that he gained’t play in Sunday’s sport due to swelling in his knee.
On SiriusXM NBA Radio, Sam Mitchell spoke about Embiid and his accidents and the truth that he doesn’t want a coach; he wants a supervisor.
He is perhaps the Philadelphia 76ers’ greatest participant, however he isn’t dependable, and he can’t keep wholesome, and that’s hurting the group.
As a substitute of plotting performs and methods to win, head coach Nick Nurse is targeted on methods to preserve Embiid wholesome and on the courtroom and aligned with the remainder of the group.
Just lately, there have been studies of disharmony throughout the 76ers’ locker room.
Apparently, some individuals have been upset with Embiid’s tardiness and his incapability to remain dedicated to the group and their plans.
This can be a very dangerous signal, and it reveals the issues with the group run deeper than merely Embiid’s accidents.
If he’s wholesome and dedicated, Embiid can clearly play like an MVP.
The issue is that he can’t preserve his knee in fine condition, and, reportedly, his coronary heart and thoughts aren’t within the sport as wanted.
The 76ers are in a really deep gap, and it’ll take a variety of work to climb out of it.
That merely isn’t attainable except Embiid will get higher and turns into extra devoted to his group as quickly as attainable.
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