Joel Embiid is from Cameroon. As a topical figure in the NBA, he said that "he once carried a lion back to the village alone" and was "a man who danced with the lion." Bringing joy to fans unexpectedly like this has always been his signature feature, and it has made him another hot star from Africa after Olajuwon.

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Embiid and Simmons are the young core that the Sixers rely on. Even though they both missed their rookie seasons due to respective injuries, after a short break, they both steadily realized their talents, allowing Philadelphia to no longer have to continue to struggle with "Trust the Process" and return again. Among the powers in the Eastern District.

As a star center of the new generation, he has acquired a variety of scoring methods through hard practice. Not only has he inherited Olajuwon's dreamy footsteps that have been "lost for many years", but he can also launch attacks from the outside, throw and pass in various ways, blending classic and modern. He also made full use of his innate advantages of height and length on the defensive end. It seems that he has successfully transferred the blocking skills of "volleyball" and the flexible footsteps of "football" in his childhood to the basketball court, becoming a player that cannot be ignored on both ends of the offense and defense. The presence.

Fastest 50 points in 27 minutes tied with Allen Iverson

  • Season: 2021-22
  • Result: Sixers 123-110 Magic
  • Stats: 50 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks

What can be done in 27 minutes and 3 seconds? Embiid can score 50 points and fully demonstrate his dominance at the basket.

This is the minimum 50-point score since the 1954-55 season, when the NBA began to use a 24-second attack time. In the first quarter alone, Embiid already scored 20 points and 5 rebounds, scoring more than his opponent's entire team.

In addition to the fastest 50-point record, Embiid also became the second player in the history of the Philadelphia 76ers to score more than 20 points in a single quarter, and the first in 25 years. The previous one was Allen Iverson. In addition, Embiid is also the only player in the NBA to achieve "20+5" in a single quarter in the past 25 years. Embiid led the 76ers to score 47 points in a single quarter in the third quarter, setting a new high in team history. He also scored 20 points in a single quarter again, which was Embiid's record night.


Career-high 50 points, Hakeem Olajuwon recreates dream step

  • Season: 2020-21
  • Result: Sixers 112-105 Bulls
  • data:50 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks, 2 steals

Joel Embiid, the 2021 MVP favorite, went on a killing spree again, scoring 50 points on 17-of-26 shooting to set a career high.

According to officials, Embiid became the seventh player in 76ers history to score at least 50 points. The previous one was Allen Iverson in 2005. At the same time, he became the first player to score at least 50 points after Wilt Chamberlain.,15 rebounds,Among Sixers players with 5 assists, Chamberlain has completed 4 times.

Embiid has scored at least 25 points in 13 consecutive games, tying Chamberlain and tied for the third longest streak of at least 25 points in Sixers history. Iverson had 27 consecutive games and 15 consecutive games with at least 25 points three times.

Even Kendrick Perkins praised, "Joel Embiid is 275 pounds (approximately 125 kilograms) of Hakeem Olajuwon!!! His footsteps are the best among big players I have ever seen! Keep going..."


Two wishes, fulfilled at once"Set a new personal record for scoring and blocking in the same field!

  • Season: 2017-18
  • Result: Sixers 115-109 Lakers
  • data: 46 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 blocks

In mid-November 2017, Embiid gave the audience "two wishes, fulfilled at once" and set new personal highs in scoring and blocking in the same game. He scored 46 points from long shots and short cuts, making 14 of 20 shots from the field and 2 of 3 three-pointers. He also got 19 free throw opportunities and hit 16 goals, plus 7 assists and 7 hot shots (blocked 5 in the third quarter). times!!!), helping the Sixers win.

Finally, I have to mention Julius Randle, the opponent who "graduated after committing crimes". In the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter alone, Julius Randle committed three fouls on Embiid, including a 3-pointer that gave him a key lead. He was also rewarded by Embiid for his 7th block of the game. Even though they continued to score points later, they still failed to counterattack, which made the Lakers fans at home heartbroken. This is Embiid's masterpiece in the second season of his career. He only played 31 games last season.


"Today I have a special connection with 20". He made 20 free throws in a single game and scored "double 20" in rebounds.

  • Season: 2018-19
  • Result: Sixers 118-115 Celtics
  • data: 37 points, 22 rebounds (career high), 4 assists, FT 20-21

The above game mentioned that Embiid made 16 free throws in a single game and scored a career-high 46 points, but this was not the game with the most free throws in his career. On March 20, 2019, Embiid achieved a "double 20" score and rebounds at home. Coincidentally, his free throws also reached the "20" mark. Both his free throws and total rebounds in a single game were 20. Career high.

Embiid stood on the free throw line a total of 21 times that day, and missed "only" one ball with great accuracy. He scored 20 points for the team just from free throws, and the defensive rebound he grabbed 23 seconds before the end was his. The 22nd rebound of the game not only allowed him to set a career high, but also gave Butler the opportunity to expand the game difference to 5 points and seal the victory. It was another successful night for Embiid.


By Simon Liang

A die-hard fan of Damian Lillard. He became a fan of the Trail Blazers because of Lillard. I don’t understand the analysis but I understand the story.

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