Joel Embiid is ‘our generation of Shaq’ praises Paul George ahead of new season
Philadelphia Sixers star Joel Embiid has been making the headlines lately after his teammate Paul George's recent comments regarding him.
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Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has recently caught the attention of the NBA community, thanks to comments made by his teammate Paul George on the Podcast P with Paul George. George notably compared Embiid to Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, highlighting his dominance.
Embiid’s impressive productivity is one of the reasons the Sixers signed him to a three-year, $193 million contract extension, securing his future in Philadelphia. His commitment to the team and the city remains strong, ensuring he will be with the Sixers for the foreseeable future.
You can't stop him. He’s too big. He’s agile. He can shoot. He can step out from the 3-point line. He’s just a big body. He’s our generation and our version of Shaq. There’s nobody we can put on Shaq, right? There's nobody can put on Joel (Embiid).Paul George said
George’s high praise regarding Embiid makes sense as he was a standout at the 2024 Paris Olympics as well. He secured the gold medal with his nation, Team USA, and will be looking to make a mark in the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season.
Joel Embiid boasts career averages of 27.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over eight seasons, reflecting his exceptional versatility on both offense and defense. As the 2024-25 NBA season approaches, all eyes will be on Embiid to see how he continues to elevate his game and impact the league.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard had some important advice for Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is a huge player, weighing around 280 pounds as officially listed. There are many advantages to being huge on the court. However, there are many disadvantages as well, one of them being: injuries. Embiid has suffered many injuries to his knees in particular due to his huge physique.
Recently, former NBA star Dwight Howard had some crucial advice for Embiid. Howard highlighted his own example of shedding weight to boost mobility for Embiid.
I think he’s too heavy for the wear and tear of an NBA season. If he loses about 20 pounds it'll be great for his knees. He'll be able to play a couple more years longer. He'll be faster.Dwight Howard said on the OGs Podcast
Howard revitalized his career after losing weight. He encourages his former teammate to do the same since it will assist relieve the stress on his knees.
This will not only improve his mobility and athleticism but will also prevent him from suffering injuries along the road. If the Philadelphia 76ers were to win the NBA championship, Joel Embiid may need to listen to somebody like Howard.
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