View Full Version : I don't think Embiid is injured...
What I think is going on is that he's able to play, but the 76ers organization knows there's no point in competing at this moment and would rather tank for another year.
They want him to rest up so he can be 100% when the time comes, while they see what Jahlil and Nerlens have to work with.
It only makes sense, tank another year to try and get Ben Simmons, develop Jahlil and Nerlens, and let Embiid take his sweet time (a la DRose) getting back.
Every time he's been interviewed this off season he's said he is fine, including in this TMZ interview yesterday where he says "Do I look broken to you?" while hanging out with John Wall.
http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/21/nbas-joel-embiid-john-wall-video-ty-lawson/
Spaulding
07-22-2015, 03:16 PM
A player wouldn't stand for an origanization lieing about their injury. Him not playing due to injury only hurts his career.
FireDavidKahn
07-22-2015, 03:21 PM
LOL. You really think Embiid would be ok to fake an injury and wiLlingly sit out a year just so the 76ers can tank again?
This has got to be the most ridiculous theory ever on this site.
You have been negged.:facepalm
LOL. You really think Embiid would be ok to fake an injury and wiLlingly sit out a year just so the 76ers can tank again?
This has got to be the most ridiculous theory ever on this site.
You have been negged.:facepalm
You have red rep you idiot df u negging?
That's like tryna hit me with a cardboard toilet paper tube and acting like its a sword.
http://i.gyazo.com/fb0c8a18716e021c1c0c62d40d2c0599.png
:coleman:
FireDavidKahn
07-22-2015, 03:29 PM
You have red rep you idiot df u negging?
That's like tryna hit me with a cardboard toilet paper tube and acting like its a sword.
http://i.gyazo.com/fb0c8a18716e021c1c0c62d40d2c0599.png
:coleman: doesn't matter. The sheer stupidity of your post Compelled me to do it
doesn't matter. The sheer stupidity of your post Compelled me to do it
http://deadspin.com/did-the-76ers-lie-about-joel-embiids-injured-foot-1719150487
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
FKAri
07-22-2015, 03:34 PM
LOL. You really think Embiid would be ok to fake an injury and wiLlingly sit out a year just so the 76ers can tank again?
This has got to be the most ridiculous theory ever on this site.
You have been negged.:facepalm
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The idea that a player would be ok to risk his own career by not playing is ridiculous. I'm sure there are a handful of players (Bynum, Sprewell) tho who would be stupid enough to try something like this in their rookie year.
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The idea that a player would be ok to risk his own career by not playing is ridiculous. I'm sure there are a handful of players (Bynum, Sprewell) tho who would be stupid enough to try something like this in their rookie year.
But if he has a broken leg why was he seen yesterday walking with no cast on coming out of a Chinese restaurant with John Wall saying "Do i look broken?" I don't know, but maybe the 76ers convinced him that they would be a powerhouse if he just sat out another year to rest and play video games.
FireDavidKahn
07-22-2015, 03:43 PM
http://deadspin.com/did-the-76ers-lie-about-joel-embiids-injured-foot-1719150487
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Again, it doesn't matter. The theory is so stupid that anyone who believes it might be true is a grade A moron.:facepalm
Again, it doesn't matter. The theory is so stupid that anyone who believes it might be true is a grade A moron.:facepalm
You're a true grade A moron for trying to neg somebody when you have red rep :roll:
wang4three
07-22-2015, 04:10 PM
If Joel plans to make money beyond this contract, he wouldn't sit out this season if he didn't have to.
Lebron23
07-22-2015, 04:16 PM
http://media.giphy.com/media/hOMuJvGi6L09G/giphy.gif
ShawkFactory
07-22-2015, 04:17 PM
I don't think Stevie Wonder is blind
I don't think Stevie Wonder is blind
I mean that would make sense if TMZ captured Stevie Wonder yesterday reading a book.
Since Embiid was seen walking without a cast yesterday.
Sarcastic
07-22-2015, 04:41 PM
I don't think Stevie Wonder is blind
http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/stevie-wonder-is-not-blind-the-evidence-1641795715
Lakers Fan
07-22-2015, 04:47 PM
http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/stevie-wonder-is-not-blind-the-evidence-1641795715
Stevie wit dat echo location. :oldlol:
nzahir
07-22-2015, 04:49 PM
So he got surgery to go through more rehab and to not be 100% and ruin his own career to help a team tank.....okay:hammerhead:
FireDavidKahn
07-22-2015, 10:05 PM
Fowl logged onto two different accounts just to neg me:oldlol: insecure beta
Dr.J4ever
07-23-2015, 01:03 AM
http://deadspin.com/did-the-76ers-lie-about-joel-embiids-injured-foot-1719150487
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
You didn't read the article which you posted. It was talking about Bob Cooney's article in Philly that Embiid's foot was re-broken, and not just healing slower than expected, which Sam Hinkie announced a week or so ago.
There is something strange going on though. The 76ers announced about 12 days ago that Embiid will have surgery in 7-10 days, and he's still going around BHills with John Wall with no boot and saying these things. Maybe he doesn't want to have the operation and thinks he is fine.
Stay tuned.
outbreak
07-23-2015, 01:13 AM
So he got surgery to go through more rehab and to not be 100% and ruin his own career to help a team tank.....okay:hammerhead:
Didn't you know that Oden was never actually injured he just wanted to sit out to let his team get better draft picks
And1AllDay
07-23-2015, 01:39 AM
Um...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_baPSplXYBpk/S_GfpFfJ7sI/AAAAAAAAA7M/mGoQeGtnv7U/s1600/tin-foil-hat.jpg
No_Look604
07-23-2015, 05:14 AM
After all the shady chyte Lebron's done in his career, anything is possible in my eyes when it comes to professional sports.
JohnMax
07-23-2015, 05:43 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV7n3bNBiL0
outbreak
07-23-2015, 06:29 AM
just got back from bowling. Embiid was there and bowled a 280 game. He ain't injured at all
midatlantic09
07-23-2015, 06:31 AM
I think Embiid is going to be just fine eventually for one reason and one reason only: the extremely high intellect of Sam Hinkie.
When it comes to raw intelligence, Hinkie is probably one of, if not the, most intelligent front office execs in all of professional sports. Because of this, I presume he did an extreme amount of due diligence prior to selecting Embiid and concluded that it's far more likely than not that Embiid will eventually be in good health and able to play. I highly doubt Hinkie would have selected Embiid if the odds seemed low that Embiid could make a true recovery. After all, Hinkie is a probabilities junkie.
smoovegittar
07-23-2015, 09:39 AM
...and some of you fools talk about Knick fans? :facepalm
Fowl logged onto two different accounts just to neg me:oldlol: insecure beta
I only have one account you piece of shit.
daily
07-23-2015, 12:00 PM
just got back from bowling. Embiid was there and bowled a 280 game with a woman on his shoulders. He ain't injured at all
Fixed
Otherwise what a stupid ****ing thread :facepalm
Done_And_Done
07-23-2015, 12:05 PM
Having Embiid play is of far more value to Philly than having him coast on the bench for tank purposes. Not seeing competitive action for 2 years is stiffling his growth and development.
Sarcastic
07-23-2015, 06:39 PM
Having Embiid play is of far more value to Philly than having him coast on the bench for tank purposes. Not seeing competitive action for 2 years is stiffling his growth and development.
It's not of more value if their plan is to acquire as many lottery picks as possible. Right now for Philly, they'd rather have a lotto pick than be a top 4 seed in the playoffs.
FireDavidKahn
07-23-2015, 09:34 PM
I only have one account you piece of shit.
http://i60.tinypic.com/9zn85t.png
:roll:
monkeypox
07-23-2015, 10:12 PM
On top of what everyone else said, this would also be insurance fraud.
midatlantic09
07-23-2015, 11:28 PM
Having Embiid play is of far more value to Philly than having him coast on the bench for tank purposes. Not seeing competitive action for 2 years is stiffling his growth and development.
Not really. Philly is better off keep him out, having another lousy season, and landing a top 3-4 pick in the draft. Embiid is a natural ball player/athlete so even if he's out 2 years, it'll probably take him a month or so to get back in rhythm.
Millslapped
07-23-2015, 11:33 PM
Not really. Philly is better off keep him out, having another lousy season, and landing a top 3-4 pick in the draft. Embiid is a natural ball player/athlete so even if he's out 2 years, it'll probably take him a month or so to get back in rhythm.
lol what a dumb post
midatlantic09
07-24-2015, 02:16 AM
lol what a dumb post
Not at all. Embiid will be fine despite not playing for 2 years and the Sixers need as many high level players as they can get. such as Ben Simmons.
It's not like Embiid will somehow forget how to play basketball and need to relearn everything...that's not how it works. Sure, he'll be rusty at first, but once he's playing 5 on 5 regularly for a solid month, he'll be back to how he was.
Lebron23
07-24-2015, 02:19 AM
This is the dumbest thread ever. Why would Embiid fake his injuries??
Millslapped
07-24-2015, 08:29 AM
Not at all. Embiid will be fine despite not playing for 2 years and the Sixers need as many high level players as they can get. such as Ben Simmons.
It's not like Embiid will somehow forget how to play basketball and need to relearn everything...that's not how it works. Sure, he'll be rusty at first, but once he's playing 5 on 5 regularly for a solid month, he'll be back to how he was.
No bud. Developing a player isn't that simple. Losing 2 years of development could be a career killer, not to mention already being injured in the first place. You don't take that kind of risk for someone who had HOF potential like Embiid. And as a rookie he's not winning you games anyways.
Clifton
07-24-2015, 10:41 AM
Right now for Philly, they'd rather have a lotto pick than be a top 4 seed in the playoffs.
What you'd rather have is Embiid develop.
If he is the next Hakeem, or a perennial all-star... you don't need any more lottery picks. You're all done. If you get too many great players on one team, you lose your team (see OKC). You only need one or two. If he is a HOF center, you only need one.
I think the Sixers are being overly cautious. I think there is a problem with his foot that threatens to become serious if he plays NBA minutes right now. I think they are making the most of that setback though, and that he probably doesn't need to sit for an entire season, medically. It's neither a conspiracy nor nothing. IMO.
FireDavidKahn
07-24-2015, 03:15 PM
http://i61.tinypic.com/30azwh1.png
Damn, Fowl really laying it out hard now.:roll:
midatlantic09
07-24-2015, 03:39 PM
No bud. Developing a player isn't that simple. Losing 2 years of development could be a career killer, not to mention already being injured in the first place. You don't take that kind of risk for someone who had HOF potential like Embiid. And as a rookie he's not winning you games anyways.
Nonsense...
Millslapped
07-24-2015, 03:45 PM
Nonsense...
Which part? Which part am I not 100% right about?
midatlantic09
07-24-2015, 03:58 PM
Which part? Which part am I not 100% right about?
That losing 2 years of development is a career killer. The guy is 21, he'll be fine even if he misses out on 2 years. David Robinson missed out on 2 years and still came in and averaged 24 and 12 his first year.
Bottom line... if you can ball, you can ball. He'll be fine.
FireDavidKahn
07-24-2015, 04:00 PM
That losing 2 years of development is a career killer. The guy is 21, he'll be fine even if he misses out on 2 years. David Robinson missed out on 2 years and still came in and averaged 23 and 12 his first year.
Bottom line... if you can ball, you can ball. He'll be fine.
His foot wont.
midatlantic09
07-24-2015, 04:05 PM
His foot wont.
Well yea, if his foot is ruined, he's finished...
Millslapped
07-24-2015, 04:14 PM
That losing 2 years of development is a career killer. The guy is 21, he'll be fine even if he misses out on 2 years. David Robinson missed out on 2 years and still came in and averaged 24 and 12 his first year.
Bottom line... if you can ball, you can ball. He'll be fine.
Robinson is a rare case, and Embiid wasn't the college player that Robinson was, he still has a lot to learn.
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