In today's game, Embiid continued his recent performances, 16 of 32, including 1 of 3 three-pointers, 5 of 6 free throws, 38 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, leading the 76ers to beat the Spurs 115-109 and setting a series of records. According to Talk Basket, Embiid talked about the improvement of performance this season, and even mentioned Ben Simmons again.
Embiid played 31 minutes and 40 seconds to score 38 points. In the previous three games, Embiid played 29 minutes, 27 minutes and 37 minutes in succession, and scored 32, 50 and 40 points respectively. Scoring more points per game than playing in four consecutive games shows Embiid's efficiency.
In addition, this game is also embiid's 12th consecutive game to score 30+. According to philadelphia inquirer Keith Pompey, when asked if he had foreseen himself playing such a performance, Embiid said he has always believed in himself, and he has become a more well-rounded player on the offensive end in the past 2 or 3 seasons. He believes he can be the league's top scorer, if not the top.
In the first 16 games of this game, Embiid performed well, averaging 33.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 55.4% from the field and 41.5% from three-point range. Talking about his performance this season has improved by a notch, Embiid explained why, saying that this season he can freely carry the ball forward in offensive and defensive transitions. He also specifically mentioned that last season the 76ers also had a player who did well in offensive and defensive transitions, "I just have to pass the ball to him." ”
This also raises the question: Since Embiid played so well during Simmons' absent season, do the 76ers still need Simmons?
So far this season, Simmons has never played a game for the 76ers, in fact, his relationship with the 76ers has been exhausted, and the 76ers have no hope of persuading him to return, they just don't want to easily shoot him. There have been previous rumors that seeing Embiid play bravely this season, the 76ers don't want to delay any longer and will lower the asking price for the Simmons trade. But the Simmons deal could still be dragged into this year's offseason.
The 76ers no longer need Simmons, they need a star who can better support Embiid and take the 76ers to the next level. Who will he be? When will he come? (Supine Braces/Hairy)