Skip Bayless wants Anthony Davis to replace ‘unfit’ Joel Embiid in Team USA

Steve Kerr will likely choose the starting center based on which players find a rhythm together in the games.

Skip Bayless wants Anthony Davis to replace ‘unfit’ Joel Embiid in Team USA

Anthony Davis, Skip Bayless and Joel Embiid

Skip Bayless has sparked controversy by stating that Joel Embiid is unfit to be the starting center for Team USA and should be replaced by Anthony Davis. Bayless made his comments on the latest episode of UNDISPUTED, citing the players’ recent performances in exhibition games as the basis for his opinion.

Bayless believes that Joel Embiid is out of shape and a liability, while Anthony Davis has been impressing with his hard work and dedication to Team USA. He pointed to Davis’s double-double performance against Australia, where he came off the bench to turn the game around, as evidence of his capabilities.

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Joel Embiid is not going to get in shape because he is so far out of shape, he doesn’t have time to play his way in shape… I think he is borderline liability right now… He is way overweight and way out of shape… I’m watching Anthony Davis in these games and there are times I don’t even recognize him cause he is playing so hard for Team USA.
Skip Bayless said on Undisputed

This is not the first time Davis has outperformed Embiid in an exhibition game. In their first game against Canada, Davis recorded 10 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, surpassing Embiid’s 5 points and 6 rebounds. Skip Bayless’s comments have added fuel to the debate about who should start at center for Team USA.

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Fans may become restless if Davis is not promoted to the starting lineup for their upcoming game against Serbia. The decision ultimately lies with the coaching staff, but it’s clear that Davis has made a strong case for himself.

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Steve Kerr’s center decision: Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, or Bam Adebayo to start?

The USA men’s basketball team has a talented trio of centers in Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo, making it a challenging decision for Coach Steve Kerr to choose a starting center for the Paris Olympics. Embiid has been inconsistent and dirty in the team’s first two warm-up games, while Davis has been the most impressive player on the stat sheet, with consecutive double-double performances.

These next few games, I'm going to continue experimenting with the lineup. Joel is getting better and better everyday. Usually it takes big guys a little longer to get rhythm and flow. But I love Joel, he's a dominant player. I think it's going to be important for us to figure out the best combinations and putting the right people together, and that's still a work in progress.
Steve Kerr told reporters on Monday

Embiid’s physicality and gravity in the paint are valuable assets, but Davis and Adebayo bring unique skills to the table as well. The team’s goal is to have multiple ways to beat opponents, and all three centers offer different strengths. Kerr is experimenting with different lineups and says Embiid is getting better every day.

Ultimately, Kerr will likely choose the starting center based on which players find a rhythm together in the games. While Davis and Adebayo have looked good on the second unit, upsetting that balance by starting one of them over Embiid may not be beneficial. The team’s athletic ability and defensive skills offer another path to success, and Kerr will likely ride the hot hand to find the best combinations.

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