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Joel Embiid reportedly still growing in height, now 7'2
« on: June 30, 2015, 06:48:37 PM »

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http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/joel-embiid-tells-coach-he-s-still-growing-now-well-over-seven-feet-063015

If this guy gets healthy, wow, the league better watch out. We haven't seen a 7'2 player with his skills and mobility ever.
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 06:50:52 PM »

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Quote from: hpantazo on June 30, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/joel-embiid-tells-coach-he-s-still-growing-now-well-over-seven-feet-063015

If this guy gets healthy, wow, the league better watch out. We haven't seen a 7'2 player with his skills and mobility ever.
well, to be honest, right now his mobility is not a sure thing, right?
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Re: Joel Embiid reportedly still growing in height, now 7'2
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2015, 06:53:01 PM »

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Quote from: hpantazo on June 30, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/joel-embiid-tells-coach-he-s-still-growing-now-well-over-seven-feet-063015

If this guy gets healthy, wow, the league better watch out. We haven't seen a 7'2 player with his skills and mobility ever.

A 7'2 guy who has stress fractures, and had to have surgery on foot sounds like a big what if.

Impressive height, but most players that tall generally don't pan out, or get injured way too quickly. But we'll see.. Wow 7'2. And in sandals no less. He could be like 7'3 or 7'3.5-7'4.
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Re: Joel Embiid reportedly still growing in height, now 7'2
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 07:01:21 PM »

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The fact that he's still growing actually kind of makes the stress fractures a little less distressing because it means his bones are still in flux.  Makes healing and strengthening seem more likely.

That's just my layman's gut instinct, anyway.
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2015, 07:04:10 PM »

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Quote from: Monkhouse on June 30, 2015, 06:53:01 PM
Quote from: hpantazo on June 30, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/joel-embiid-tells-coach-he-s-still-growing-now-well-over-seven-feet-063015

If this guy gets healthy, wow, the league better watch out. We haven't seen a 7'2 player with his skills and mobility ever.

A 7'2 guy who has stress fractures, and had to have surgery on foot sounds like a big what if.

Impressive height, but most players that tall generally don't pan out, or get injured way too quickly. But we'll see.. Wow 7'2. And in sandals no less. He could be like 7'3 or 7'3.5-7'4.

Don't forget back injuries.
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2015, 07:05:24 PM »

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Holy crap he looks jacked now! He must be on steroids! I'm all in trade for him Danny!
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2015, 07:08:19 PM »

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Larbrd is going to go nuts when he see's this.
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« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2015, 07:12:13 PM »

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Quote from: PhoSita on June 30, 2015, 07:01:21 PM
The fact that he's still growing actually kind of makes the stress fractures a little less distressing because it means his bones are still in flux.  Makes healing and strengthening seem more likely.

That's just my layman's gut instinct, anyway.

Or he could have that disease where he never stops growing and he will forever be plagued with injuries.

Okay, so that is pessimistic, but you never know when guys start to get into the mid-7s. Hopefully he pans out - I hate when injuries ruin a career.
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« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2015, 07:17:48 PM »

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Embiid will be fine... and all the naysayers will look pretty ridiculous for suggesting that Philly would trade him for Jerry Hozier.
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« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2015, 07:21:42 PM »

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Man, I really hope his injuries are a thing of the past.  It would be a shame to not see what he could become. 
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« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2015, 07:24:15 PM »

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Quote from: hpantazo on June 30, 2015, 06:48:37 PM
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/joel-embiid-tells-coach-he-s-still-growing-now-well-over-seven-feet-063015

If this guy gets healthy, wow, the league better watch out. We haven't seen a 7'2 player with his skills and mobility ever.

Ralph Sampson was 7-4 and extremely mobile. David Robinson was 7-1.
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« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2015, 07:26:34 PM »

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Quote from: LarBrd33 on June 30, 2015, 07:17:48 PM
Embiid will be fine... and all the naysayers will look pretty ridiculous for suggesting that Philly would trade him for Jerry Hozier.

Says LarBrd33, MD on June 30th, 2015. You know hoping a player is fine is a lot different than him being so. Especially when your comments are so confident without anything to support them.
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« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2015, 07:30:09 PM »

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Quote from: Eddie20 on June 30, 2015, 07:26:34 PM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on June 30, 2015, 07:17:48 PM
Embiid will be fine... and all the naysayers will look pretty ridiculous for suggesting that Philly would trade him for Jerry Hozier.

Says LarBrd33, MD on June 30th, 2015. You know hoping a player is fine is a lot different than him being so. Especially when your comments are so confident without anything to support them.

Think he's looking for an honorary MD.
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« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2015, 07:31:02 PM »

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So he got foot implants for his surgery?
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« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2015, 07:46:12 PM »

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Quote from: tarheelsxxiii on June 30, 2015, 07:30:09 PM
Quote from: Eddie20 on June 30, 2015, 07:26:34 PM
Quote from: LarBrd33 on June 30, 2015, 07:17:48 PM
Embiid will be fine... and all the naysayers will look pretty ridiculous for suggesting that Philly would trade him for Jerry Hozier.

Says LarBrd33, MD on June 30th, 2015. You know hoping a player is fine is a lot different than him being so. Especially when your comments are so confident without anything to support them.

Think he's looking for an honorary MD.
My people tell me Embiid was spotted doing back flips and jumping jacks next to the Liberty Bell last night. 

Seriously the more I read about this kid the more I think he'll be fine.   Slim chance of surgery.  I doubt it happens.
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