Kevin Durant: 'Joel Embiid is not seven feet'
Up & Adams: .@usabasketball forward Kevin Durant addresses the rumors about how tall he really is 😅🔊 “I‘m 6’9″ so those guys must be shorter than what they say… Embiid’s not 7 feet.” @KDTrey5 @heykayadams
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Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Hustle & Pitching
Talent vs Vibes
Embiid looking husky
Motorized shopping carts
Airing of Grievances go.audacy.com/jhAEirKU8Kb – 6:51 AM
Hustle & Pitching
Talent vs Vibes
Embiid looking husky
Motorized shopping carts
Airing of Grievances go.audacy.com/jhAEirKU8Kb – 6:51 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Best player for @usabasketball tonight vs Canada? Anthony Davis, and it wasn’t particularly close. Will be interesting how Kerr elects to play Davis and Embiid, who fouled out in 12 minutes – 12:40 AM
Best player for @usabasketball tonight vs Canada? Anthony Davis, and it wasn’t particularly close. Will be interesting how Kerr elects to play Davis and Embiid, who fouled out in 12 minutes – 12:40 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Final: US 86, Canada 72. Sloppy start and fairly brutal outing for Embiid, but USA size and depth were overwhelming by end. – 12:32 AM
Final: US 86, Canada 72. Sloppy start and fairly brutal outing for Embiid, but USA size and depth were overwhelming by end. – 12:32 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
USA/Canada thoughts: USA took only 22 3s, 12 FTA. Halfcourt offense was extremely clunky, but Canada has best perimeter defense they’ll face. USA also misses KD a lot in halfcourt offense. If USA is going to play this Bam/AD unit, I like Curry with them more than Hali. – 12:31 AM
USA/Canada thoughts: USA took only 22 3s, 12 FTA. Halfcourt offense was extremely clunky, but Canada has best perimeter defense they’ll face. USA also misses KD a lot in halfcourt offense. If USA is going to play this Bam/AD unit, I like Curry with them more than Hali. – 12:31 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid tonight:
5 fouls
4 turnovers
2 buckets pic.twitter.com/qqCuV2rCO1 – 12:15 AM
Joel Embiid tonight:
5 fouls
4 turnovers
2 buckets pic.twitter.com/qqCuV2rCO1 – 12:15 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Joel Embiid has fouled out in the third quarter of his Team USA debut.
Embiid tonight:
🔴 5 PTS
🔴 6 REB
🔴 2 AST
🔴 3 TO pic.twitter.com/zOJh7Yr5oJ – 12:03 AM
Joel Embiid has fouled out in the third quarter of his Team USA debut.
Embiid tonight:
🔴 5 PTS
🔴 6 REB
🔴 2 AST
🔴 3 TO pic.twitter.com/zOJh7Yr5oJ – 12:03 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
I remember Tim Duncan souring on international basketball two decades earlier (“FIBA sucks”) in part over frustrations over how games are officiated. Joel Embiid, who fouls out in the third quarter tonight, is going to have to adjust. – 12:01 AM
I remember Tim Duncan souring on international basketball two decades earlier (“FIBA sucks”) in part over frustrations over how games are officiated. Joel Embiid, who fouls out in the third quarter tonight, is going to have to adjust. – 12:01 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Who are the U.S. centers in 2028 assuming Embiid is a one-off and AD ages out? Bam, Chet and … ????????? – 11:59 PM
Who are the U.S. centers in 2028 assuming Embiid is a one-off and AD ages out? Bam, Chet and … ????????? – 11:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Embiid’s Team USA debut: 12 minutes, 5 points, 5 fouls, 3 turnovers.
On the plus side, he beats Vegas traffic. – 11:58 PM
Embiid’s Team USA debut: 12 minutes, 5 points, 5 fouls, 3 turnovers.
On the plus side, he beats Vegas traffic. – 11:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I can’t be physical?”
Joel Embiid delivering an elbow to Dwight Powell. He’s since fouled out. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/piwvtyzgnf – 11:57 PM
“I can’t be physical?”
Joel Embiid delivering an elbow to Dwight Powell. He’s since fouled out. #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/piwvtyzgnf – 11:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Forgettable night for Joel Embiid… didn’t even make it to the 4th quarter due to fouls – 11:56 PM
Forgettable night for Joel Embiid… didn’t even make it to the 4th quarter due to fouls – 11:56 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Joel Embiid seems like an awkward fit on this team… Fouls out in the 3rd qtr. – 11:55 PM
Joel Embiid seems like an awkward fit on this team… Fouls out in the 3rd qtr. – 11:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Joel Embiid just fouled out of this exhibition game midway through the 3rd quarter – 11:55 PM
Joel Embiid just fouled out of this exhibition game midway through the 3rd quarter – 11:55 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Joel Embiid fouls out of his USA Basketball debut with 5:01 left in the third quarter. Departs with 5 points and 6 rebounds. – 11:55 PM
Joel Embiid fouls out of his USA Basketball debut with 5:01 left in the third quarter. Departs with 5 points and 6 rebounds. – 11:55 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Joel Embiid has fouled out.
Odds -250 that Steve Kerr says postgame “I liked his aggressiveness.” – 11:55 PM
Joel Embiid has fouled out.
Odds -250 that Steve Kerr says postgame “I liked his aggressiveness.” – 11:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Embiid’s 5th with 5:01 left in the third. He’s getting his FIBA education tonight. – 11:55 PM
Embiid’s 5th with 5:01 left in the third. He’s getting his FIBA education tonight. – 11:55 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Embiid gets “unsportsmanlike” foul’ akin to an NBA flagrnt, for levelling Dwight Powell.
The FIBA debut of Mr. Embiid has not been glittery – 11:55 PM
Embiid gets “unsportsmanlike” foul’ akin to an NBA flagrnt, for levelling Dwight Powell.
The FIBA debut of Mr. Embiid has not been glittery – 11:55 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Like, if Powell had just got up and punched Embiid in the head, would anyone think it was a bad idea? I’d have more time for Embiid if he just owned his cheap shots, but he always pretends t – 11:54 PM
Like, if Powell had just got up and punched Embiid in the head, would anyone think it was a bad idea? I’d have more time for Embiid if he just owned his cheap shots, but he always pretends t – 11:54 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Unsportsmanlike foul on Embiid, and it’s also his fourth foul. It was also an and-1, so Canada has a chance for a six-point play. – 11:54 PM
Unsportsmanlike foul on Embiid, and it’s also his fourth foul. It was also an and-1, so Canada has a chance for a six-point play. – 11:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dwight Powell and Joel Embiid just had a brief conversation after Embiid caught Powell with an elbow. – 11:52 PM
Dwight Powell and Joel Embiid just had a brief conversation after Embiid caught Powell with an elbow. – 11:52 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Dwight Powell taking umbrage with that last Embiid foul in the nicest, most stereotypically polite Canadian way possible. – 11:52 PM
Dwight Powell taking umbrage with that last Embiid foul in the nicest, most stereotypically polite Canadian way possible. – 11:52 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker’s jumper stops an 8-0 Canada run. Then Book gets the assist on a Joel Embiid jumper, and Team USA is back up by 9 – 11:50 PM
Devin Booker’s jumper stops an 8-0 Canada run. Then Book gets the assist on a Joel Embiid jumper, and Team USA is back up by 9 – 11:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Just watched Bron set a pindown to free Steph so Embiid could get a clean pass to him from the top of the key.
I love the Olympics. We never get to see the best play with the best like this. – 11:46 PM
Just watched Bron set a pindown to free Steph so Embiid could get a clean pass to him from the top of the key.
I love the Olympics. We never get to see the best play with the best like this. – 11:46 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dwight Powell has done an excellent job on Embiid. Starting lineup loses some O with Olynyk off the bench, but that group isn’t lacking for it already, and Powell gives them some much-needed interior D and rim protection. Good stuff from him, so far. – 11:14 PM
Dwight Powell has done an excellent job on Embiid. Starting lineup loses some O with Olynyk off the bench, but that group isn’t lacking for it already, and Powell gives them some much-needed interior D and rim protection. Good stuff from him, so far. – 11:14 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
It’s just occurring to Embiid that the Olympics are like six straight single elimination playoff games … – 11:13 PM
It’s just occurring to Embiid that the Olympics are like six straight single elimination playoff games … – 11:13 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Brooks nails a falling jumper through an Embiid foul. He enjoys this matchup. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 11:12 PM
Brooks nails a falling jumper through an Embiid foul. He enjoys this matchup. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… – 11:12 PM
Evan Barnes @evan_b
Imagine telling someone in 1984 about that sequence
A 6-8 wing (Bron) after his 21st season blocks off the backboard
A 7-footer (Embiid) dribbles from halfcourt and dishes to a guard (Booker) for 3.
Wild, man. Wild fun ball. – 11:09 PM
Imagine telling someone in 1984 about that sequence
A 6-8 wing (Bron) after his 21st season blocks off the backboard
A 7-footer (Embiid) dribbles from halfcourt and dishes to a guard (Booker) for 3.
Wild, man. Wild fun ball. – 11:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Big question was how Canada would handle USA’s size.
Well, through 1Q:
Embiid/Davis/Adebayo: 4 points
Powell/Olynyk/Lyles: 9 points
KO leads all scorers with 7 points, Barrett with 4. Canada leads 21-14. – 10:56 PM
Big question was how Canada would handle USA’s size.
Well, through 1Q:
Embiid/Davis/Adebayo: 4 points
Powell/Olynyk/Lyles: 9 points
KO leads all scorers with 7 points, Barrett with 4. Canada leads 21-14. – 10:56 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
12-4 Canada early. USA missing some good looks, Canada hitting some tough ones, but really nice minutes for Powell on Embiid and Canada moving ball decently on offence. – 10:45 PM
12-4 Canada early. USA missing some good looks, Canada hitting some tough ones, but really nice minutes for Powell on Embiid and Canada moving ball decently on offence. – 10:45 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
USA starting Embiid, Curry, James, Booker and Holiday with Durant out. Plug in KD for Holiday or Booker and this could be the lineup in France. – 10:35 PM
USA starting Embiid, Curry, James, Booker and Holiday with Durant out. Plug in KD for Holiday or Booker and this could be the lineup in France. – 10:35 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Team USA goes with Booker, James, Curry, Holiday and Embiid in this starting lineup. – 10:35 PM
Team USA goes with Booker, James, Curry, Holiday and Embiid in this starting lineup. – 10:35 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
USA Basketball men’s Olympic team starting lineup vs. Canada:
LeBron James
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
* (Kevin Durant not playing due to sore calf) – 10:34 PM
USA Basketball men’s Olympic team starting lineup vs. Canada:
LeBron James
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
* (Kevin Durant not playing due to sore calf) – 10:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The starters for Team USA:
Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James and Joel Embiid. – 10:34 PM
The starters for Team USA:
Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James and Joel Embiid. – 10:34 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
In case you missed it, your starting five for Team USA:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
(Once Durant gets healthy he subs out one of Booker and Holiday, and other things could shift as well. Tatum and Edwards could get looks.) – 10:32 PM
In case you missed it, your starting five for Team USA:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
(Once Durant gets healthy he subs out one of Booker and Holiday, and other things could shift as well. Tatum and Edwards could get looks.) – 10:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Some surprises among the US starters:
Curry-Booker-Holiday-James-Embiid – 10:25 PM
Some surprises among the US starters:
Curry-Booker-Holiday-James-Embiid – 10:25 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Team USA starting five
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 10:21 PM
Team USA starting five
Steph Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid – 10:21 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Grant Hill on Kevin Durant’s availability for Team USA in the Olympics: “Durant will be on the plane. He’s been working and rehabbing. He’s looked great. I think we are just being cautious and conservative. I think we expect to see him on the court when we are in Abu Dhabi.” pic.twitter.com/hMzw8rAxM9 – 10:20 PM
Grant Hill on Kevin Durant’s availability for Team USA in the Olympics: “Durant will be on the plane. He’s been working and rehabbing. He’s looked great. I think we are just being cautious and conservative. I think we expect to see him on the court when we are in Abu Dhabi.” pic.twitter.com/hMzw8rAxM9 – 10:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No Kevin Durant (calf) tonight.
Kawhi Leonard withdraws.
Derrick White replaces Leonard.
Who would you start tonight vs. Canada in Las Vegas.
My 5: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Thoughts? #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 9:51 PM
No Kevin Durant (calf) tonight.
Kawhi Leonard withdraws.
Derrick White replaces Leonard.
Who would you start tonight vs. Canada in Las Vegas.
My 5: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, LeBron James and Joel Embiid.
Thoughts? #TeamUSA #Paris2024 – 9:51 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid getting ready for tonight’s Team USA vs Team Canada scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/O1ZaHSGCAH – 9:50 PM
Joel Embiid getting ready for tonight’s Team USA vs Team Canada scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/O1ZaHSGCAH – 9:50 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Grant Hill said he expects Kevin Durant to be on the floor at some point in Abu Dhabi – 9:27 PM
Grant Hill said he expects Kevin Durant to be on the floor at some point in Abu Dhabi – 9:27 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked about Jaylen Brown’s cryptic tweets, Grant Hill says he is trying to win and put together the right pieces for USA Basketball. He said he has had to have tough conversations with players who want to be with the team. Also says Kevin Durant will fly with team tomorrow. – 9:27 PM
Asked about Jaylen Brown’s cryptic tweets, Grant Hill says he is trying to win and put together the right pieces for USA Basketball. He said he has had to have tough conversations with players who want to be with the team. Also says Kevin Durant will fly with team tomorrow. – 9:27 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
This should be interesting… No KD or Kawhi tonight for Team USA pic.twitter.com/RW4lrhZIjy – 8:27 PM
This should be interesting… No KD or Kawhi tonight for Team USA pic.twitter.com/RW4lrhZIjy – 8:27 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Best scoring averages for Team USA at the Olympics
Scott May: 16.66 ppg
Jerry Lucas: 16.75 ppg
Oscar Robertson: 17.25 ppg
Adrian Dantley: 19.33 ppg
KEVIN DURANT: 19.78 ppg
He’s also No. 1 in total points.
The Team USA GOAT. pic.twitter.com/Nl68aOAohQ – 8:23 PM
Best scoring averages for Team USA at the Olympics
Scott May: 16.66 ppg
Jerry Lucas: 16.75 ppg
Oscar Robertson: 17.25 ppg
Adrian Dantley: 19.33 ppg
KEVIN DURANT: 19.78 ppg
He’s also No. 1 in total points.
The Team USA GOAT. pic.twitter.com/Nl68aOAohQ – 8:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I talked with Joel Embiid this week to get his thoughts on Paul George, of finally having a core to build chemistry with, getting a chance to win a gold medal for his son, Arthur, and all the hurdles he’s had to overcome to get to this point.
allphly.com/family-legacy-… – 7:40 PM
I talked with Joel Embiid this week to get his thoughts on Paul George, of finally having a core to build chemistry with, getting a chance to win a gold medal for his son, Arthur, and all the hurdles he’s had to overcome to get to this point.
allphly.com/family-legacy-… – 7:40 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Joined @rajmathai last night on @nbcbayarea to talk about Kamala Harris’ visit to Team USA, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant and more from Las Vegas: nbcbayarea.com/paris-2024-sum… pic.twitter.com/g9wUZdOO6N – 5:42 PM
Joined @rajmathai last night on @nbcbayarea to talk about Kamala Harris’ visit to Team USA, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Kevin Durant and more from Las Vegas: nbcbayarea.com/paris-2024-sum… pic.twitter.com/g9wUZdOO6N – 5:42 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
When USA loses, size is usually the issue. But with Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo on the roster days of being ‘bullied’ should be over, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56279… – 4:12 PM
When USA loses, size is usually the issue. But with Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis, and Bam Adebayo on the roster days of being ‘bullied’ should be over, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56279… – 4:12 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: USA Basketball’s gold medal formula came together during its buzzy Olympic training camp in Las Vegas: Big stars (LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant) plus bigger centers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 3:04 PM
Story: USA Basketball’s gold medal formula came together during its buzzy Olympic training camp in Las Vegas: Big stars (LeBron James, Stephen Curry & Kevin Durant) plus bigger centers @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 3:04 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Coming at you live at 2:30 Eastern…
—Previewing Team USA’s (and Joel Embiid’s) first scrimmage tonight
—Summer League game 2 for McCain and Bona
—Being stopped by the Secret Service
Normal Las Vegas things! Come hang out:
youtube.com/live/gfe9R7a4g… pic.twitter.com/OlUXxnWOMI – 2:19 PM
Coming at you live at 2:30 Eastern…
—Previewing Team USA’s (and Joel Embiid’s) first scrimmage tonight
—Summer League game 2 for McCain and Bona
—Being stopped by the Secret Service
Normal Las Vegas things! Come hang out:
youtube.com/live/gfe9R7a4g… pic.twitter.com/OlUXxnWOMI – 2:19 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Grant Hill on USA Basketball’s Olympic preparation: ‘Everybody wanted to be a part of this.’ USA Basketball’s managing director talks about his historic role, the keys to gold in Paris, courting Joel Embiid, The Dream Team vs Today, gold pressure and more. bit.ly/4eTlysJ – 12:39 PM
Grant Hill on USA Basketball’s Olympic preparation: ‘Everybody wanted to be a part of this.’ USA Basketball’s managing director talks about his historic role, the keys to gold in Paris, courting Joel Embiid, The Dream Team vs Today, gold pressure and more. bit.ly/4eTlysJ – 12:39 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James has played against 22 NBA75 players in his career.
He has a winning record against 13 of them, including Kobe and KD.
(Modern-day players are quite underrepresented in the NBA75 list, by the way). pic.twitter.com/emyw9oM3dS – 12:36 PM
LeBron James has played against 22 NBA75 players in his career.
He has a winning record against 13 of them, including Kobe and KD.
(Modern-day players are quite underrepresented in the NBA75 list, by the way). pic.twitter.com/emyw9oM3dS – 12:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I talked to Kevin Durant about his reported frustration with the offense last season, his first impression of Mike Budenholzer and if he thinks this group can make a big jump in Year 2 like other teams: arizonasports.com/story/3550433/… – 12:14 PM
I talked to Kevin Durant about his reported frustration with the offense last season, his first impression of Mike Budenholzer and if he thinks this group can make a big jump in Year 2 like other teams: arizonasports.com/story/3550433/… – 12:14 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Team USA 🇺🇸
Guards:
Curry
Hali
White
Holiday
Ant
Wings:
LBJ
Tatum
Durant
Booker
Bigs:
Bam
AD
Embiid – 12:05 PM
Team USA 🇺🇸
Guards:
Curry
Hali
White
Holiday
Ant
Wings:
LBJ
Tatum
Durant
Booker
Bigs:
Bam
AD
Embiid – 12:05 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
No KD (injury) or Kawhi (withdrawn) for USA in tonight’s Olympic tune up from Vegas. Canada is expected to have its full 12-man roster, which will officially be announced this afternoon. – 11:34 AM
No KD (injury) or Kawhi (withdrawn) for USA in tonight’s Olympic tune up from Vegas. Canada is expected to have its full 12-man roster, which will officially be announced this afternoon. – 11:34 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Where is this coming from?”
Kevin Durant talking trade rumors to @VinceGoodwill #Suns #TeamUSA
youtu.be/VrzhOUVmgkE?si… – 10:20 AM
“Where is this coming from?”
Kevin Durant talking trade rumors to @VinceGoodwill #Suns #TeamUSA
youtu.be/VrzhOUVmgkE?si… – 10:20 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Good morning from Las Vegas! Tonight, Joel Embiid makes his debut for Team USA.
As the big man, his new coaches, and teammates have explained over the last few days, it’s an opportunity for a student of the game to evolve once again.
@PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/team-usa-offer… – 10:16 AM
Good morning from Las Vegas! Tonight, Joel Embiid makes his debut for Team USA.
As the big man, his new coaches, and teammates have explained over the last few days, it’s an opportunity for a student of the game to evolve once again.
@PHLY_Sports
allphly.com/team-usa-offer… – 10:16 AM
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Marc J. Spears: USA Basketball forward Kevin Durant (calf) is not playing tonight, is day by day and it’s uncertain if he will play in the two upcoming exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, a source said. But USA Basketball is confident that Durant will be healthy in time to play in the Paris Olympics. -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / July 10, 2024
Kevin Durant was just like the many of us watching the offense who grew tired of seeing a stagnant flow, especially for a team with so much offensive firepower. “If we struggling on offense and the ball is not moving and your best players aren’t being put in a position or in space to showcase their skill — that’s with anybody,” he told Arizona Sports on Tuesday. “I ain’t like when Book was in the corner a lot or if Brad was sitting around a lot. We just stood around. I think you could make more options or we (could have) had more movement in our offense.” -via Arizona’s Sports Page / July 10, 2024
Grant Hill: Symbolically, the first person I went to speak to formally about the Olympics was Joel [Embiid]. And that was back in fall of ’22, actually a week before their opening night. And I knew that earlier that year he had obtained his French citizenship and we found out that summer he obtained his U.S. citizenship. So, I called up [Philadelphia 76ers general manager] Elton Brand in early October. I said, ‘Hey, man, I got to get an audience with Joel. Can you help facilitate that or come to practice, whatever?’ Shout-out to Elton. He basically connected me and said, he wants you to come to his house. -via Andscape / July 10, 2024
Noah Levick: Eric Gordon (via Zoom) says he thinks Joel Embiid will be the most dominant big man he’s ever had as a teammate, that he’s looking forward to playing with a “special player.” -via Twitter @NoahLevick / July 10, 2024
“We always stayed in constant communication, so that relationship never died,” Drummond said on Tuesday. “The moment that he found out there was a possibility I was going to come here, he called me immediately. I respected that. I loved that the most. He FaceTimed me like, ‘Bro, we doing this? What are we doing? What’s happening?’ His excitement overall was truly the pushing factor in me coming here.” -via Sixers Wire / July 9, 2024