Joel Embiid declares himself 'best player in the world'

[msgkings322]

It's really not that difficult to come up with guys he thinks are better than Embiid.


Pretty much anyone that plays 2/3's of a season and has been to a Conference Final.

So, Javale McGee and Tristan Thompson then.

 

[broncosmitty]

So, Javale McGee and Tristan Thompson then.

Thompson got a coach to quit. That has to count for something.

 

[msgkings322]

Thompson got a coach to quit. That has to count for something.

Well Embiid is gonna get his coach fired this year, so he still dominates.

 

[broncosmitty]

Well Embiid is gonna get his coach fired this year, so he still dominates.

He won't if he actually mans up in the playoffs.

 

[Wamu]

Embiid will force his way outta Philly so he can sign with Milwaukee on a team friendly contract.

 

[Black Adam]

Embiid will force his way outta Philly so he can sign with Milwaukee on a team friendly contract.

of course. Milwaukee is the happening spot...

 

[broncosmitty]

Embiid is Top 5 in talent and capability imo.


But nowhere close to that as a player. I blame the coddling he has received. No need to stay motivated.

 

[trojanfan12]

So you got nothing. An easy list of 11 players you refuse to share. Move on with my life? LOL

Yeah, not wanting to get into some list discussion means I got nothing.

Nice try.

 

[trojanfan12]

of course. Milwaukee is the happening spot...

They got that Schotz Brewery there.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

To be honest I think off the top of my head I can come up with 10 players better than Embiid. 15 isn't that much more of a stretch.

Giannis
Lebron
Kawhi
Durant
AD
Curry
Harden
Lillard
Jokic
Luka

Not in any order.

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah, not wanting to get into some list discussion means I got nothing.

Nice try.

You are literally providing nothing when asked a question. And that's fine with me, but that's the situation.

 

[msgkings322]

To be honest I think off the top of my head I can come up with 10 players better than Embiid. 15 isn't that much more of a stretch.

Giannis
Lebron
Kawhi
Durant
AD
Curry
Harden
Lillard
Jokic
Luka

Not in any order.

That's the thing though, I agree with your list pretty much (Harden I am not sure about). But 5 more isn't so easy.

Maybe Westbrook, Tatum, Simmons, PG, Butler, Siakam...but are we sure all of those guys are better?

 

[broncosmitty]

Is it crazy to consider Zion better already?

 

[Wamu]

of course. Milwaukee is the happening spot...

And an added bonus for Embiid is he'll get all the free Blatz beer (made in Milwaukee) he can drink.

 

[msgkings322]

Is it crazy to consider Zion better already?

Seems a bit premature at least. But clearly he has the potential to be

 

[tlance]

Is it crazy to consider Zion better already?

Right now?

yes.

Defenses haven’t even had time to compile a good scouting report on him yet.

But he could certainly be in that conversation this time next year if he stays healthy.

 

[msgkings322]

Right now?

yes.

Defenses haven’t even had time to compile a good scouting report on him yet.

But he could certainly be in that conversation this time next year if he stays healthy.

I haven't even looked, who's better at shooting 3s, Zion or Embiid?

 

[OregonDucks]

Terrible night to have for Embiid after declaring himself the best in the world.

Of course Embiid doesn't care, so does it really matter?

 

[buckalis]

He proved himself yesterday against Giannis.

 

[broncosmitty]

I haven't even looked, who's better at shooting 3s, Zion or Embiid?

Zion.

But he takes a lot less.