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The 76ers squashed reports of their interest in packaging the No. 3 pick in June’s NBA draft to acquire a veteran superstar. The team has been steadfast on adding a young star to pair with their Big Three of Joel Embiid,
Foul-baiting refers to the act of a player intentionally trying to draw a foul while being tightly guarded to force a stoppage or a trip to the free-throw line. Players like Embiid and Brunson do this by falling toward their defenders when taking a shot to force the defender to make contact with them.
Despite claiming the 2023 MVP award, Joel Embiid is one of the most criticized players in the NBA, due to his increasing habit of “foul-baiting.” As fans continue to rip him for his habits, Embiid has openly admitted to manipulating the whistle, according to Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain.
Readers also asked about Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele, a free agent who could demand more than the Sixers have to offer.
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Liberty Ballers on MSNIs the solution to a Sixers bounce back hiding in bald site?Nick Sirianni buzzed his head and the Eagles won the Super Bowl. Bryce Harper did it and is now on fire for the first-place Phillies. Your turn, Sixers.
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EssentiallySports on MSNJoel Embiid Accused of Wasting $300M as Jalen Hurts Emerges as Unexpected Savior for Paul George’s 76ersBut a little flicker of hope walked in in 2014, as the 3rd overall pick Joel Embiid signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. “Trust the process to trust The Process,” they said. Ten years, zero trophies,
However, President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey had a bold claim on the recovering Embiid when he hopped on the "Rights to Ricky Sanchez" podcast:
Sixers President of Basketball Operations, Daryl Morey, has provided an encouraging update on Joel Embiid's recovery from surgery
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FirstSportz on MSNPhilly Superfan Gillie Da Kid Blasts Joel Embiid for Failing to Feed off City’s CharacterJoel Embiid is the Philadelphia 76ers’ most important player. The seven-footer has been excellent when healthy, and the franchise decided The post Philly Superfan Gillie Da Kid Blasts Joel Embiid for Failing to Feed off City’s Character appeared first on FirstSportz.