If he drops to 30, maybe we should give him a chance tbh...
Randolph, Lopez, got some pretty good moves down low.
People on other forums are trying to compare Embiid's injury to Noel's last year. They are completely different. Noel should be fine for the rest of his career. Embiid is done. Whether Joel ends up playing for one year or a dozen years, the player people thought he could be is now gone forever. Stress fractures never actually heal, and they just get worse with time. His best hope is to land somewhere where he can be a low-usage player off the bench.
Obviously, a team like the Spurs would be ideal, but Philly could be good if they let him stay behind Noel. Phoenix is another option if they keep Plumlee a head of him. It's likely though that he'll still be drafted highly be some team that will try to make him the franchise's workhorse.
^Food for thought.
I found this over on the ESPN Board this morning:::
Ed Jackson · Works at Crystal Run HealthcarePhysical Therapist here, see a lot of sports injuries. navicular fractures are a nightmare for athletes, especially large/heavy ones who jump a lot (ie this guy).
The navicular connects the Cuneiform and the talus (which is the keystone of the ankle)
The navic and talus are notoriously blessed with poor circulation, leading to poor healing.
The navic also makes up the top portion of the medial side of the arch of your foot, it's a BAD bone to break, especially for a jumper/runner.
I thought this guy had a bright future, but seeing this I think he should be passed on, even in the top 10.
76s should draft him and tank again
If that would happen to Leonard the bag would stay ensconced in San Antonio for all times.
I wouldn't be surprised if they (Lakers and his agent) put this "injury" out there to make him drop to us in the draft:
- Lakers draft him
- Embiid "has successful surgery" and subsequent rehab
- Dr. Klapper goes on BSPN Radio to talk timelines on his return
- Embiid goes on to average 13/10/2 in his rookie campaign
He goes on to anchor our defense for the next 15 years and make several all star teams. All you farmers cry foul. Just like with Kobe, Lakers got the best player in the draft without the #1 pick.
Last edited by LkrFan; 06-21-2014 at 09:01 AM.
3 #1 picks in 4 years.
NBA needs a "bottom 5 exemption rule" or some to stop rewarding tankers with superstar picks year after year. You get a top 3-5 pick, you can't get another for 3 years. Fair imo. This Cavs draft pick food stamps since LeBron left is getting old.
Cursed it. Now it won't happen.I wouldn't be surprised if they (Lakers and his agent) put this "injury" out there to make him drop to us in the draft:
- Lakers draft him
- Embiid "has successful surgery" and subsequent rehab
- Dr. Klapper goes on BSPN Radio to talk timelines on his return
- Embiid goes on to average 13/10/2 in his rookie campaign
He goes on to anchor our defense for the next 15 years and make several all star teams. All you farmers cry foul. Just like with Kobe, Lakers got the best player in the draft without the #1 pick.
Either Embiid gets drafted before 7. Or the Lakers take a flyer on him and he winds up being the next Greg Oden.
Npe - curse died when Indiana beat John Wall.
Besides, the above is a hypothetical and/or conspiracy theory. Not a LkrFan guarantee
You conspired with Diaw to bring him aboard which led to a Championship. Shut up.
Nobody wanted Diaw when we brought him aboard. Unless your foolishly claiming that was a conspiracy. . .
That's neither here nor there. You conspired with him to bring him to San Antonio. You bore the fruits of his labors after you cheated. Don't fret, everybody cheats. You're just the next asshole in the line to do it.Nobody wanted Diaw when we brought him aboard. Unless your foolishly claiming that was a conspiracy. . .
That's a very timely reply there tiger.
And
Makes you wonder if Embiid will get the Nerlen Noel treatment this coming draft. I'd be shocked if he slips past the Top 5.
I lodged it immediately after he came aboard. But, nobody gave a because he was fat. But, I lodged the complaint just so I'd be on the record. You did the same damn thing with Jackson and I indicted you there as well.That's a very timely reply there tiger.
And
I'm a trend setter.
I set trends.
If teams are equally cautious, Embiid will fall out of the lottery. Noel just tore an ACL. That has almost no long-term effects. He may bust, but it wouldn't be because of his injury. Teams just didn't want to pay four years of money for three years of play time.
Embiid is different. Let's put it this way: DeJuan Blair's lack of ACLs is less of a medical red flag than Embiid's foot.
Still can't believe how far Noel fell in such a draft. Cleveland should have definitely taken him #1.
Question,
Which team is a better landing spot for Parker? Looks like Embid's injury has now moved Parker forward to Milwaukee
Agree, Noel's health issue was less serious and he dropped to 6th. With Joel having not 1 but 2 stress fractures, this makes him a total lemon at this point.
At #1, Cavs cannot afford to draft another bust. They'll probably go with Parker or Wiggins. Bucks will get the #1's leftover but if it's Parker, they'll probably trade down to Philly since it has been reported Milwaukee has no interest in Andrew.
Orlando would probably take Smart or Exum at # 4 and Utah's rumored to go after Vonleh or Exum if available. Boston or L.A. is most probably Embiid's destination.
Agree, picking Bennett came out of nowhere. He was at #8-10 in most mock draft last season.
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