All Things Philadelphia 76ers (merged Sixers threads)

[Ogaju]

Okafor on the block... I hope he has matured a little.

[jpotter33]

I wonder what this means for Noel.

With yet another significant injury for Embiid, it might not be a bad idea to just keep him at whatever cost.

Eddie is right - Embiid has been incredibly coddled and protected (justifiably) by the 76ers this season, playing extremely limited minutes and missing many games for protection from being overplayed and reinjuring himself. And that's how they should've played him. They did everything they could to slowly integrate him back into playing shape. Yet he still somehow gets injured. For a big man as athletic and big as Embiid, that doesn't bode well for his future.

It'll be interesting to see what happens with Noel now.

I kinda think we won't really know how hurt the dude is until this team makes the playoffs...

Cuz if there's a .0000000000000001 percent chance of re-injury/severity increase they're just gonna hold him out. Which isn't the league standard.

Which is the smart thing to do with Embiid, especially this season.

But still, a torn meniscus is a torn meniscus. Pretty much any knee issue is not good in basketball, especially for a big man who has an injury history already.

[Boris Badenov]

I wonder what this means for Noel.

With yet another significant injury for Embiid, it might not be a bad idea to just keep him at whatever cost.

Eddie is right - Embiid has been incredibly coddled and protected (justifiably) by the 76ers this season, playing extremely limited minutes and missing many games for protection from being overplayed and reinjuring himself. And that's how they should've played him. They did everything they could to slowly integrate him back into playing shape. Yet he still somehow gets injured. For a big man as athletic and big as Embiid, that doesn't bode well for his future.

It'll be interesting to see what happens with Noel now.

I kinda think we won't really know how hurt the dude is until this team makes the playoffs...

Cuz if there's a .0000000000000001 percent chance of re-injury/severity increase they're just gonna hold him out. Which isn't the league standard.

Which is the smart thing to do with Embiid, especially this season.

But still, a torn meniscus is a torn meniscus. Pretty much any knee issue is not good in basketball, especially for a big man who has an injury history already.

Saying Joel Embiid has an injury history is like saying London has a fog history.

[bogg]

Elton Brand‏ @TheRealEB42
It has been a pleasure working with you my man. Best of luck out there. @JahlilOkafor

just dont know where hes traded to yet

Not actually Elton Brand's account, but it does appear that Philly's making traction on a potential deal.

[hwangjini_1]

really too bad about embiid. i hope he heals fully and quickly. he is an amazing basketball talent and could be a star....if injuries dont derail his career.

i hope he is not the second coming of oden.

[jpotter33]

http://www.libertyballers.com/2017/2/11/14588548/sixers-joel-embiid-injury-meniscus-tear-portland-trail-blazers-houston-rockets-bryan-colangelo

Seems like Colangelo has really mishandled this whole Embiid injury situation, along with quite a bit of other stuff since being there.

Apparently, he let him play against the Rockets knowing that he had the meniscus tear, presumably because it was a high profile national TV game and he wanted to showcase Embiid and the team.

A lot of the 76ers fans are expecting Embiid to simply not play the rest of the year in further pursuit of the tank and to not chance it with him any more. It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

http://www.libertyballers.com/2017/2/11/14588548/sixers-joel-embiid-injury-meniscus-tear-portland-trail-blazers-houston-rockets-bryan-colangelo

Seems like Colangelo has really mishandled this whole Embiid injury situation, along with quite a bit of other stuff since being there.

Apparently, he let him play against the Rockets knowing that he had the meniscus tear, presumably because it was a high profile national TV game and he wanted to showcase Embiid and the team.

A lot of the 76ers fans are expecting Embiid to simply not play the rest of the year in further pursuit of the tank and to not chance it with him any more. It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

I've had about enough of the Colon Jello family's shenanigans... They're the worst.

[tarheelsxxiii]

Rumor has it Embiid's spine is not strong enough to support his body.  That may not be good for his long-term health, right?  Oh, who knows these days...  spine, shmime!

[colincb]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA 8h8 hours ago

Source: Jahlil Okafor was informed that the 76ers have had trade talks with the Bulls, Pelicans, Blazers and Nuggets. Discussions ongoing.

Hopefully Embiid gets healthy at some point. His elite talent is obvious even if his future is not.

[tazzmaniac]

http://www.libertyballers.com/2017/2/11/14588548/sixers-joel-embiid-injury-meniscus-tear-portland-trail-blazers-houston-rockets-bryan-colangelo

Seems like Colangelo has really mishandled this whole Embiid injury situation, along with quite a bit of other stuff since being there.

Apparently, he let him play against the Rockets knowing that he had the meniscus tear, presumably because it was a high profile national TV game and he wanted to showcase Embiid and the team.

A lot of the 76ers fans are expecting Embiid to simply not play the rest of the year in further pursuit of the tank and to not chance it with him any more. It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

I've had about enough of the Colon Jello family's shenanigans... They're the worst.

The media would have eviscerated Hinkie for this but Colangelo basically gets a pass because he's a basketball guy. 

[celticsclay]

http://www.libertyballers.com/2017/2/11/14588548/sixers-joel-embiid-injury-meniscus-tear-portland-trail-blazers-houston-rockets-bryan-colangelo

Seems like Colangelo has really mishandled this whole Embiid injury situation, along with quite a bit of other stuff since being there.

Apparently, he let him play against the Rockets knowing that he had the meniscus tear, presumably because it was a high profile national TV game and he wanted to showcase Embiid and the team.

A lot of the 76ers fans are expecting Embiid to simply not play the rest of the year in further pursuit of the tank and to not chance it with him any more. It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out.

I've had about enough of the Colon Jello family's shenanigans... They're the worst.

The media would have eviscerated Hinkie for this but Colangelo basically gets a pass because he's a basketball guy.

Knowing embiids affection for hinkie do we think he intentionally put the colangelos in an awkward position by dancing around on stage at a concert when he was "too injured to play"

[footey]

Why would Philly trade Okafor if Embiid's knee is an issue? Seems like they should re-think that. Otherwise they may be without either of them next year.

[SHAQATTACK]

All the talent in the world is useless if you can 't get out there and play .

[nickagneta]

Why would Philly trade Okafor if Embiid's knee is an issue? Seems like they should re-think that. Otherwise they may be without either of them next year.

Do you really think not having Embiid and Okafor next year matters to Philly? If that happens they will trust the process, suck and tank again and get another high draft pick that they will spend on a player that won't play for a year. Its what they do!!!

[Eddie20]

He look aiight to me.  https://mobile.twitter.com/mikeynelms/status/830275074250899457/video/1

He could in a coma and you'd say he looks "aight"