What a bummer for him. Sad to see such talent never get fully utilized on the big stage as well. Too bad the Kings had such bad management in place that could not surround him with the right coaches and players to make a run when he was dominating.
How many good bulky, big men starters actually make it to their 30s as stars? Off top of my head, I cannot think of too many durable one’s. Shaq of course but he had injuries that impacted him but when healthy, look out. The one’s who did not make it to 30s is a much longer list.
Kareem, Wilt, Parish, and Duncan, and KG were more lean in stature and it seems that type of tall, leaner body type has a better chance of lasting longer.
It goes to show how when you do get a generational big man bulky talent, you best go full ahead and try to win now...Sixers come to my mind now as a team that needs to get Embiid to the finals a few times in the coming years before another injury alters his career.
