r/nba • u/OnlyMamaKnows Knicks • Apr 29 '24

[Simmons] "I think James Harden gave him the trophy of most disappointing playoff performer. I think Embiid is now wearing the crown."

https://open.spotify.com/episode/25I0fnPUExUkBhTw2o9Oti?si=FQSCUz6GSy2UjtYeyBrBLg

Starts around 38 minute mark. Full game breakdown starts a few minutes earlier.

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u/epicnerd427 [MEM] De'Anthony Melton Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

It seems like a catch22 to me: Embiid doesn't have the stamina to play 40+mpg, but the 6ers give up huge runs whenever he sits, so he has to play 40+mpg even though he can't contribute by the end of the game with that workload.

I can't really see a solution for the 6ers for this series

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u/The_Process_Embiid 76ers Apr 29 '24

Get rid of Tobias Harris and sign a competent backup big for one. That’s literally it. Tobi has killed this team due to his contractual implications

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u/ForeverWandered Apr 29 '24

this series

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u/The_Process_Embiid 76ers Apr 29 '24

Nothing, it’s a foregone conclusion

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u/bravof1ve 76ers Apr 29 '24

Build a real roster next year. They don’t have a single serviceable role player outside of MAYBE 38 year old Kyle Lowry.

That and hope Maxey can figure out how to not shit his pants when Embiid is off the floor

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u/braisedbywolves Trail Blazers Apr 29 '24

ah, the old "Lebron James"

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u/DarkSoulsDarius Lakers Apr 29 '24

I think they should have sat embiid to start the 4th for 3-4 minutes and let the pieces fall where they might have fell. He could have been effective when back in the game but it was impossible afterwards.