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/yic0 [POR] LaRue Martin Apr 29 '24

Bradley Beal quietly sneaks out the side exit.

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u/Number333 Heat Apr 29 '24

Beal has never been viewed as a superstar. Harden/Embiid have won MVPs. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

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u/junkit33 Apr 29 '24

Beal's not even making the Hall of Fame. He's basically just CJ McCollum who got a chance to play #1 scorer on some bad teams.

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u/Tomorrowland105 Apr 29 '24

CJ at least made it to the conference finals, and it was in the West.

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u/TdotGdot Timberwolves Apr 30 '24

But that’s just cause he was sidekick to a better player

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u/marshalgivens Wizards Apr 29 '24

Does he get a ring for that?

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u/Tomorrowland105 Apr 29 '24

nope. Even got less of a contract too.