Yeah, he did the smart thing of actually adapting to his competition. Embiid is now a better passer, than Jokic is a defender.
Since he’s basically lost the race for this era’s greatest big man, the only way Embiid could enhance his legacy in the long run, was by establishing himself as the most versatile traditional center ever (by doing everything at a high level)
This but unironically. I can’t list a thing he’s the best at in the league but I’m aware that he’s getting better every year, evolving his game season after season. Might be the most complete big man (arguably player) in the league but that sadly for NBA fans doesn’t mean a thing until he reaches at least the ECF.
What watching Jokic’s highlights does to a mf
Yeah, he did the smart thing of actually adapting to his competition. Embiid is now a better passer, than Jokic is a defender.
Since he’s basically lost the race for this era’s greatest big man, the only way Embiid could enhance his legacy in the long run, was by establishing himself as the most versatile traditional center ever (by doing everything at a high level)
This but unironically. I can’t list a thing he’s the best at in the league but I’m aware that he’s getting better every year, evolving his game season after season. Might be the most complete big man (arguably player) in the league but that sadly for NBA fans doesn’t mean a thing until he reaches at least the ECF.
Ah yes spreadsheet basketball. Joel is the NBA champion now!