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NBA Rumors – Philadelphia 76ers Really Made a Bad Choice With Joel Embiid
From the next Hakeem Olajuwon, it looks like the Philadelphia 76ers have landed something worse than Hasheem Thabeet and Greg Oden combined. Joel Embiid is heading towards what looks like a second missed season. Will he ever even have a rookie campaign?
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NBA Rumors – Joel Embiid Injured; Philadelphia 76ers Example of Why You Shouldn’t Tank
So, how’s that Joel Embiid rehab going? Not too good? Imagine that. A plan of rebuilding a franchise that consists of chucking away good players and betting everything on the draft doesn’t seem to be panning out. The Philadelphia 76ers might be patient, but when does Sam Hinkie stop looking like a genius and is shown for being the NBA gambler he is?
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17 Best Memes of the 2014 NBA Draft
As always, the NBA Draft was about making fun of suits and reactions, not just seeing who goes where. Andrew Wiggins dazzled, Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine made everyone laugh while the Miami Heat kept on doing everything they can to make LeBron James happy by adding Shabazz Napier.
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2014 NBA Draft – First Round Picks
No surprises in the top 3 of the 2014 NBA draft, as the Cleveland Cavaliers used another first overall pick, this time on Andrew Wiggins coming out of Kansas. Jabari Parker of Duke was soon to follow, going to the Milwaukee Bucks while the Philadelphia 76ers took a chance on an injured center, Joel Embiid, for the second consecutive time.
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Who Gets Picked First in the 2014 NBA Draft – Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker or Joel Embiid?
A year ago it was quite clear who would be the number one overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft: Andrew Wiggins. The college basketball season changed that, giving Joel Embiid and even Jabari Parker an edge. But the injury to the former Kansas big man once again shuffled the deck of cards, making the identity of the next number 1 draft pick, a selection the Cleveland Cavaliers hold at the moment, something of an unknown.
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Kansas Over Texas Tech – Andrew Wiggins Justifies the Hype
Compared to the preseason expectations, one might say that Andrew Wiggins is slightly disappointing in his freshman year. However, it’s game winning plays like his dunk with 2 seconds left as Kansas beat Texas Tech 64-63 that bring back the faith in the hype surrounding him and his chances of being a star in the NCAA tournament and the future in the NBA.
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NBA Rumors – Joel Embiid Will Stay for a Second Season at Kansas
It’s always difficult to predict whether or not a college basketball star will actually give up the money and choose to wait for the NBA for at least one more year in order to improve, but according to Joel Embiid himself staying a second season with Kansas seems like a very good option.
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Kansas Jayhawks – Andrew Wiggins Looking Like a Number One Pick
It hasn’t been an easy Freshman season for Andrew Wiggins, shouldering almost impossible expectations. But things have been looking good for him and Kansas since the Big 12 play began, continuing that trend with a 92-81 win over Iowa State and a career high for the projected number one pick in the next NBA draft.
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Kansas Beat Iowa State – Andrew Wiggins Impresses in More Than One Way
No, Andrew Wiggins doesn’t look like the second coming of (insert player’s name here) so far, but he’s still one of the more talented players in the country. Kansas also have a lot more to offer than just him, like Joel Embiid, who might be the best player in the nation, and Naadir Tharpe, who took over the offensive responsibilities in the 77-70 win over Iowa State.