Joel Embiid Records Double-Double In 14 Minutes, Locks Down John Wall
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- If you're not excited about Joel Embiid at this point, than I don't know what to tell.
Last night, in the Sixers' fifth preseason game, Embiid tallied 11 points (2-5 FG, 7-8 FT), 12 rebounds, and 1 block in just 14 minutes of work. The Sixers lost the game against the Wizards 100-79, but Embiid recorded a +/- of plus-1.
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Sheesh ???? https://t.co/sZhKxirvKA
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 13, 2016
BIG ???????? MAN ???????? RUNNIN ???????? POINT https://t.co/yA932OzNBj
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 13, 2016
JoJo On That Beat https://t.co/BfG92WdH8T
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 13, 2016
And watch Embiid lock down John Wall here, one of the game's most explosive point-guards.
Joel Embiid can lock down your point guard. https://t.co/n1UsIEbag2
— Jake Hyman (@JakeHymanTTP) October 14, 2016
After the game Brett Brown talked about Embiid's incredible versatility.
"It's clear we're going to have to do a good job, a better job, of getting him the ball," Brown said.
Coach on @JoelEmbiid: "You see that competitive quality. He chases stuff down... He's a legitimate, aggressive presence at the rim." https://t.co/vYV26bOoGD
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 14, 2016