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Chapter 173 The King of Topics 76ers

There are two kings of talk in the NBA, but each is different.

One of them is Jiang Dashan's teammate, Lonzo, but Lonzo's becoming the king of the topic is passive, that is, it was made for him by the ball father; the other is the new king of the 76ers-Embiid.

On the courtside bench, in a hotel suite, Embiid watched as his 76ers lost 136 games in two years, with a general manager change, an entire practice corps change, and even the team's practice facility.He's become a symbol of frustration during a poor season, but at the same time the biggest hope for the future. Are the 76ers stupid?They used such a high draft pick to pick a 7-footer who was already injured; the 76ers are actually very shrewd. Few NBA teams can have such patience, waiting for a big man with dreamy feet, soft touch and ability to protect the basket. Such a player is an unborn talent.No one will be able to accurately judge this graceful giant until he has repaired himself physically and mentally.His pre-game training for each game has become a spectacle that fans look forward to, and every summer training video will drop a blockbuster in the league.

There was Downs first, and then there was the day, and Peter the Great was still there.Although Downs is hailed as the perfect paradigm of the future center - capable of both inside and outside, with both speed and strength, but the emergence of Embiid has made all this confusing: who is the perfect paradigm of the future center?Embiid, who was selected a year before Towns, came to the league with the halo of "Dream II" on his head. Since there is a template, his upper limit is naturally within the reach of the naked eye.However, two years later, when he really walked in front of you from under the halo, you were speechless: What the hell is this monster?Big Dream doesn't feel this way either!
Embiid is an unconventional genius. Because he is unconventional, he is unexpected and surprising.We've seen rookies who are still alive and well after one season off, like Griffin, but are they still dominant after two seasons off?Even if there is, it is estimated that the team has no patience to cultivate.So from this aspect alone, he is unconventional.Even more unconventional is yet to come.

Generally speaking, stars at the cornerstone level of team building tend to be cautious in their words and deeds, and even if they occasionally act out of line, they will not be labeled as "funny".Who are the funny people?To put it bluntly, it is those "half bottle vinegar" who have no self-respect, self-respect or self-love, such as Nick Young, and McGee.In the first year of Peter the Great and the first year of Peter the Great, Embiid used "funny comparisons" to grab various headlines, such as molesting Rihanna as a rookie, recruiting LeBron, and threatening to run for president... During those two years, my army, like many netizens, would go to the comment area to mock Embiid whenever there was any news about Embiid.It wasn't until this year that I realized later: it turned out that the emperor was just playing with the IQ of the melon-eaters as a prophet, and everything was a cover-up!He devoted himself to practice for two years, and all we saw was his cynicism.

To paraphrase the words of American skiing queen Lindsay Vaughn: "My arms are not good, but I can still exercise my legs." Embiid said, "My feet are not good, but I can still practice my hands," so he practiced a precise shot.

The 76ers led by Embiid will soon go to Los Angeles to challenge the Lakers led by Jiang Dashan!
Before the game, the talkative Embiid once again became the focus of the media.

Embiid shouted to Jiang Dashan and James on Twitter, "The 76ers are currently a strong and powerful team. We have many talented players! I will soon see the Chinese J who scored 82 points this season. I am very excited. I think J will be conquered by my strength. I hope you can put on the 76ers jersey tomorrow, and we will conquer the world together! @江大山@米ame"

As soon as the tweet came out, fans all over the world were in an uproar. It’s fine to recruit Jiang Dashan and James at the same time. What the hell is it that you are conquered by your skills? A total of 2 games in 31 seasons, someone else conquered you!
In short, before the game started, the two teams were pushed to the throne because of this tweet.

"The emperor is really different!" The fans cast their eyes on Embiid!

On the Lakers side, everyone was overwhelmed by Embiid's humor.

"Hi, everyone, I'm Super J of the 76ers!" When meeting Jiang Dashan, everyone did not forget to tease him.

The 76ers have only won three games in the previous 13 games, namely the Mavericks, Kings and Eagles who have entered the rebuilding period. After all, these three teams are not as focused on the No. 76 pick as the [-]ers.

In the summer, the 76ers signed Markelle Fultz, Furkan Kokmaz, JJ Redick, Amir Johnson; waived Gerald Henderson.

General manager Brian Colangelo made one of the most high-profile moves of his tenure: a trade for Markelle Fultz, a point guard who wasn't the most talked about pick and probably won't be the best player in the draft for five years.

Either way, it sent a signal that the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that had languished for years, were finally ready to set sail after filling out their roster.They already have Joel Embiid at center, and they like Ben Simmons and Robert Covington.

But even so, the 76ers are still looked down upon by the media, even though they have many talented players.

Because the media predicts that the best case scenario is that if these young cores can stay healthy and shine, then the 76ers may be able to see the long-lost playoffs. After all, the 76ers are in the East and the strong teams are not so crowded.

However, the most important thing is "health".Embiid played in just 31 games last season before suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee; Jahlil Okafor, the probably forgotten big man, played in 50 games;Essentially, the Sixers have yet to see what Simmons will look like in the NBA.

Embiid has played a dominant performance in a limited time, but he will become a restricted free agent after the end of the season. The 76ers need to make a huge bet for a player with huge potential injuries.

Similarly, the interior of the 76ers is not as harmonious as people think. The first thing that bears the brunt is the overlapping positions of Okafor and Embiid, and the management of the 76ers has long lost confidence in Okafor. Therefore, Johnson will basically become Okafor's replacement this season.The current news is that Okafor has become an item on the shelves of the 76ers.

On the whole, the 76ers rarely have five main players on the court at the same time. Let alone the tacit understanding, in the previous games, the team's distribution of ball rights was very chaotic.

For the Lakers, the 76ers are completely non-threatening.Especially after the players returned to the home court, they felt the long-lost home feeling, and they were full of confidence in winning the game.

The game is coming soon. The players of the 76ers entered the field to warm up; for the Lakers, Jiang Dashan, Lonzo, and Ingram also led their teammates on the field.

"This is CCTV Sports Channel, I'm Yang Yi!"

"I'm Su Qun!"

"The game is about to start. We saw that the warm-up of the two teams was over. Jiang Dashan, Ingram, and Lonzo walked near the center line. The 76ers, Embiid was followed by Fultz and Ben Simmons. Wow! The whole arena is boiling! In the eyes of the fans, this is the meeting of the century! One side is the leader of the Lakers, the magical Mr. 82 points, China J; On the topic, Jiang Dashan came from behind! Both enjoy world-class popularity!"

"Okay, after the two shook hands, the game is ready to start! The Lakers have some changes in the starting lineup today. Bogut replaced Randle in the starting lineup. I believe Wharton is still afraid of Embiid's strength! For the 76ers, the starters are Embiid, Redick, Fultz, Ben Simmons, and Robert Covington. Well, the game begins! The referee throws the ball!"

(End of this chapter)