Sixers center Joel Embiid may have interest in playing for the French national team, according to Orazio Cauchi 0f Sportando. During this week’s trip to London, the Cameroon native indicated he might be open to the possibility. Patrick Beesley, the head of French federation, will come to the United States next month to meet with Sixers forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and plans to address the idea with Embiid.
“Playing with France? You never know,” Embiid said. “Of course I’m not from France, if I ever play intertionally there’s Cameroon, but France could be a good opportunity. I have many relatives and friends in France.”
There’s more this morning out of Philadelphia:
- Rookie guard Markelle Fultz has gotten past his physical ailments, but his shooting form still appears to be broken, writes Dennis Chambers of Basketball Insiders. The muscular imbalance in Fultz’s shoulder has been corrected and he has been cleared for five-on-five practices, but the problems with his shot haven’t gone away. Even so, Sixers coach Brett Brown can’t wait to get the first overall pick back on the court. “I’m excited,” Brown said. “Because he completely connects the dots to what we don’t have. Anybody that can create their own shot, anybody that can create something for somebody else, is of extreme value to the collection of what we have, and that is his skill set. And what we can get out of him, how is he going to be integrated into the team when he gets back, that’s yet obviously to be seen, but I remain highly positive and highly optimistic.”
- President of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo believes the Sixers are still a playoff team, but admits inconsistent play has been a problem, relays Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Colangelo is counting on a boost from the return of Fultz and the possibility of using Embiid in back-to-back games, which was originally targeted for January or February. Colangelo said a trade is possible before next month’s deadline, but he won’t be disappointed if one doesn’t materialize. “We’re very consistent with our patient approach to developing the core players that we have,” he added, “and putting them in the best possible environment to succeed.”
- Ben Simmons is an exceptional talent, but he still has to learn how to succeed without Embiid on the court, writes Rob Mahoney of Sports Illustrated. Opponents aren’t afraid to double team Simmons without the threat of Embiid, and lineups with Simmons alone lose about nine points per 100 possessions.
The trade for Booker was awful, I know it’s almost impossible but I would look at a Cov Trade
Good thing the Celtics traded for the third pick and took Tatum
Tatum, IMO was the best talent of the top three. Ainge pulled off another great deal, and still got his guy.
And the Lakers,Kings or Sixers pick! My new daily obsession is to check HRs reverse standings and also play around with that tankathon to follow the Lakers. Ultimately it’s up to the ping pongs but I’d really appreciate it if LA would get back to losing.
Either you’re a big duke fan or you’re full of it… no one but his mom and dad had him as the best overall in this draft, top 5, maybe top 3.
Fultz is trolling the NBA, dude is going to be a flat out star.
Saw your comment. Yeah there is a reason he’s a GM. It’s called Nepotism. LOL!
TRUST THE PROCESS
I have no doubts that Colangelo is going to screw up the situation Hinkie left him. What a travesty the Hinkie firing was.
Basically they needed a Joe Douglas to pair with Hinkie