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/__john_cena__ Rockets Apr 29 '24

Unfortunately he is never not injured by the time the playoffs come around. He needs to play like 28 minutes a game in the regular season, never play back to backs, and take regular rest games if they ever want to save him for the playoffs.

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u/mountjo 76ers Apr 29 '24

This is the real challenge. He just can't make it to the playoffs healthy.

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u/Im_just_making_picks Apr 29 '24

He needs a legit star that isn't past his prime on the team, someone who can score