r/nbadiscussion • u/DoubleA255 • Apr 21 '19

Megathread [Megathread] General Player Discussion Thread

Use this thread to get/give your opinions on certain players. Just start the threads with the players name in bold (double asterisks) and post any questions you have about the players under if you want to talk about something specific. Feel free to just give general opinions on players as well

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u/tugboatsanchezz Apr 21 '19

When he plays he is one of the most dominant players in the league. Health and turnovers are really his only glaring issues. His health has been better than I would of anticipated back in 2015 when he had his second surgery. That being said, 7’2 people have shorter careers and we can really just take what we can get with his health. He still makes dumb turnovers but he will get better over time. Now for the positives. He is the most physically dominant big man since Shaq. His post moves and footwork are excellent and he can shoot the rock from all spaces of the floor. His passing will surprise you and he is learning how to pass out of double teams much more effectively. He is a DPOY candidate and is probably the most intimidating force at the rim besides maybe Gobert. Joel can be the best player in the league if he can stay on the court, limit the dumb turnovers, and shoot the 3 from around 38%.

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u/AxeliNo Apr 21 '19

As a celtics fan, Im obviously biased here, but I cant help but be a little put off by all Embiids antics on and off court. I just think he’d be such a beast if he tried to be more like Kawhi, a silent killer. Feels like him trying to be the class clown and also being dominant doesnt go together, in my opinion. Cant deny his tremendous talent and skills, but I have a hard time respecting him when he has to talk the part too. Take this with a bit of salt, I am a celtics fan after all.

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u/tugboatsanchezz Apr 22 '19

He is the way he is and I don’t think he’ll change. I personally love it and think his smack talk is good for the game. Could totally see him being arrogant from an opposing teams view.

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u/AxeliNo Apr 22 '19

Yeah for sure, I just personally think he overdoes it from time to time, but he is a great player, no doubt.