Great piece Mike. I've been following this team since the Syracuse days, and Embiid is the best player they've had since Wilt. (Julius maybe, but I honestly think Embiid is more skilled.) Also, he's a joy to watch, or was. Great athlete, smart, graceful, and powerful. So I appreciate your comments at the end.
One great player I can think of who came back from a serious knee injury to play at a high level is Elgin Baylor. He averaged 27/13 the following year and made 4 more All-Star teams.
Well that was depressing
Great piece Mike. I've been following this team since the Syracuse days, and Embiid is the best player they've had since Wilt. (Julius maybe, but I honestly think Embiid is more skilled.) Also, he's a joy to watch, or was. Great athlete, smart, graceful, and powerful. So I appreciate your comments at the end.
One great player I can think of who came back from a serious knee injury to play at a high level is Elgin Baylor. He averaged 27/13 the following year and made 4 more All-Star teams.