Liberty Ballers 22 hours ago
A deep dive into the Sixers’ odd couple
Joel Embiid and J.J. Redick didn’t find each other on Tinder, but the harmony in their games might suggest otherwise. On the surface, Joel Embiid and J.J. Redick couldn’t be more different. Embiid is a 7-foot-2 marvel from Cameroon. Redick is an unassuming 6-foot-4 guard from Roanoke, Virginia. Embiid was a one-and-done Kansas Jayhawk who picked up basketball less than a decade ago. Redick was a decorated four-year star at Duke, drafted when Embiid was still pursuing a professional volleyball career. Embiid, the No. 3 pick in 2014, entranced franchises with his blend of size,...
The Sixer Sense Aug 16, 2018
Philadelphia 76ers: What to make of the Joel Embiid-Deandre Ayton rivalry
Do the Philadelphia 76ers star and reigning No. 1 pick already have a rivalry brewing? Few players invite one-on-one rivalries like Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star has long been a social media savant, calling out players with smooth captions and creative Instagram locations. And he backs it up on the court, earning the label […] Philadelphia 76ers: What to make of the Joel Embiid-Deandre Ayton rivalry - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Aug 15, 2018
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons make appearance in top 15 of Bovada’s initial MVP odds
The 76ers’ young stars are in elite company Bovada released its MVP odds for the 2018-19 NBA season and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid landed among the top 10 at 16/1 odds, tied for ninth with Kyrie Irving. LeBron James, a four-time MVP, led the way with 10/3 odds while Anthony Davis (4/1), Giannis Antetokounmpo (9/2), James Harden (11/2) and Kevin Durant (9/2) rounded out the top five. Ben Simmons holds the 11th-best odds at 35/1, immediately ahead of Damian Lillard (45/1), Karl-Anthony Towns (50/1) and DeMar DeRozan (80/1), each of whom made All-NBA teams last year. A season...
ClutchPoints Aug 14, 2018
Sixers news: Metta World Peace predicts Joel Embiid will win 2018-19 MVP
Former NBA star Metta World Peace is known to many as a bold and daring player. He is popular for his rugged style of play and his not shying away from voicing out bold statements as well as predictions off the court. On Twitter, World Peace let the people know how he thinks highly of […] The post Sixers news: Metta World Peace predicts Joel Embiid will win 2018-19 MVP appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Aug 14, 2018
Sixers/Celtics Week: Battle of the Big Men
Joel Embiid vs. Al Horford is one of the many intriguing matchups between these Eastern Conference rivals. At SB Nation, we aren’t afraid to reach across the aisle. Liberty Ballers and Celtics Blog are teaming up for Sixers/Celtics Week. We will be working together to cover all the best storylines, matchups, and topics of discussion surrounding these two long-time rivals. In a league increasingly focused on playing smallball, both the Sixers and Celtics are in the rare position where the player arguably most critical to their success mans the center position. Joel Embiid and Al Horford...
Bright Side Of The Sun Aug 13, 2018
Deandre Ayton clowns Joel Embiid with new Panini America basketball card
The summer beef between Phoenix Suns future Hall of Famer Deandre Ayton and Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid now has pictures to go with the words. Ayton designed a “sketch card” for Panini America, and drew himself dunking over a player wearing a #21 jersey with the letters “PHI” across the front. I know, I thought the same thing. Why would the Suns rookie go out of his way to fire a shot at World B. Free before he’s even played in an NBA game? That’s a peculiar move. But no, it appears Embiid is the target of Ayton’s artistic expression. So . . . who is @Suns rook...
CelticsBlog Aug 13, 2018
76ers mailbag: ask Liberty Ballers anything
Question #1: was the confetti guy fired? To close out our crossover week with Liberty Ballers, we’re putting together a mailbag for our Atlantic Division rivals. Leave us your best questions in the comments section and we’ll send over the AMA to our Sixers brethren. Embiid starts barking at Marcus Morris and Morris responds with a 3-0 gesture pic.twitter.com/gqljawtDCL— Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) May 7, 2018 Are the Celtics and 76ers overlooking the Raptors? Who should Philly target next summer? Who won the Joel Embiid-Terry Rozier scrap? Nothing is off limits. Liberty...
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2018
Joel Embiid reacts to Deandre Ayton’s disrespectful drawing
The 2018 NBA Draft’s first overall pick in Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton drew a picture of himself dunking on Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. The news quickly reached the Sixers star himself and he reacted in his own classic fashion. I love when KIDS dream BIG #ThisIsWhyWePlay #WhereAmazingHappens https://t.co/o2SOGMJjIs — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) […] The post Joel Embiid reacts to Deandre Ayton’s disrespectful drawing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Suns rookie Deandre Ayton drew himself dunking on Joel Embiid
Deandre Ayton make have stoked the flames of a budding rivalry with Sixers big man Joel Embiid this weekend.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2018
Deandre Ayton draws picture of himself posterizing Joel Embiid
With scoring machine Devin Booker already taking the bulk of the perimeter offense for the Phoenix Suns, the team drafted big man Deandre Ayton with the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Suns will be relying on Ayton to wreak havoc inside the paint and challenge the defense of big men around […] The post Deandre Ayton draws picture of himself posterizing Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2018
Video: Joel Embiid fails miserably at bicycle kick attempt
Joel Embiid is one of the best basketball players in the world, but it doesn’t look like he’s joining the Premier League anytime soon. Embiid’s failed attempt at a bicycle kick was caught on Instagram. Embiid won’t be fooling anyone into thinking he’s a soccer player. Although he missed the kick, the 7-footer looks surprisingly […] The post Video: Joel Embiid fails miserably at bicycle kick attempt appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 11, 2018
Video: Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Jordan Clarkson play pick-up game with 2 Chainz
With training camp still waiting around the corner, NBA players have to keep themselves busy through individual workouts and playing pick-up games. Such was the case for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum, and Cleveland Cavaliers combo guard Jordan Clarkson. The three young stars were seen playing a pick-up game along […] The post Video: Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Jordan Clarkson play pick-up game with 2 Chainz appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Aug 9, 2018
Will the Philadelphia 76ers use Markelle Fultz-T.J. McConnell lineups early on?
Following the Zhaire Smith injury, the Philadelphia 76ers might get crafty with their lineup combinations early in the season. It’s difficult to get a read on just how good the Philadelphia 76ers will be next season. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will improve, but the bench lost a great deal of offensive firepower in Marco […] Will the Philadelphia 76ers use Markelle Fultz-T.J. McConnell lineups early on? - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Aug 9, 2018
Sixers’ defense could be even better in 2018-19
Given the hopes of fans and the team alike before 2018 free agency began, the Philadelphia 76ers’ summer has been an underwhelming one. LeBron James and Paul George signed elsewhere. Kawhi Leonard was snapped up by top Eastern Conference competitors, the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers can still improve through star development rather than star hunting, though. And while a lot of that progression rests on whatever improvements we see from Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and a Drew Hanlen-trained version of Markelle Fultz, one area we know the Sixers can excel is defense. Last season, the Sixers’...
The Sixer Sense Aug 8, 2018
3 reasons why Joel Embiid can win MVP
Can the Philadelphia 76ers’ star big man make a run at MVP next season? The last Philadelphia 76ers MVP Award winner came in the 2000-01 season, when Allen Iverson took home the hardware. It’s been 17 years since the 76ers had a winner, and quite a while since they had a true candidate. Enter Joel […] 3 reasons why Joel Embiid can win MVP - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
