Shaq Makes Bold Prediction About 76ers
Shaq said Embiid is due for a healthy rebound and predicted he will dominate the league after missing 150 games in three seasons.
- On Monday, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal appeared on 'The Stephen A. Smith' show, predicting Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will 'dominate' next season and outperform rival Nikola Jokic.
- The rivalry between Embiid and Jokic defined the NBA for three years, though Embiid has missed 150 games over the last three seasons and has never played in 70+ games in any season.
- Noting the 76ers recently added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, O'Neal stated, 'Joel Embiid will be touted as the best big man in the league,' emphasizing it is time for the center to step up.
- While O'Neal remains confident in the 76ers star, analysts caution that Embiid's persistent injury history makes the prediction of a fully healthy, dominant season a significant challenge for the center.
- The 4-time champion remains steadfast that Embiid's talent will ultimately prevail, advising, 'He better take some Tylenol, take some shots,' to overcome the physical struggles that have plagued his career.
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Shaq makes bold prediction about 76ers
Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal speaks during a NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Shaquille O’Neal is betting big on Joel Embiid next season. The Big Diesel expressed on Monday that he believes the Philadelphia 76ers star is due for a resurgence. Shaq appeared on “The Stephen A. Smith” sho…
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