A supernova in the basketball world, Joel · Embiid, has made a lot of noise recently! This big man in the NBA, as soon as he stepped into the international arena, it was as if he had been enchanted, and instantly changed from a majestic male lion to a lost kitten.
Think about it, in the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid is the big brother who says it all. As soon as he plays, the opponent's inside line is like a ghost, and his legs are weak with fright. But now? Wearing the jersey of the United States men's basketball team, the MVP candidate is like someone has pressed the pause button, and the whole person is not good.
Don't think I'm joking. In the upcoming United States men's basketball team against Canada, everyone's expectations for Embiid are very high! But who knows, this big man who usually dominates the NBA seems to be a little helpless in the international arena. Although the game has not yet started, the performance of the training match alone has already surprised the fans.
I heard that in the training game, Embiid was like a child who had just learned to walk, staggering. 5 points and 6 rebounds, I'm embarrassed to say this data. Not to mention those 5 turnovers and 5 fouls, it was like bowling, falling down one after the other. Where is this still the Embiid who is calling the wind and rain in the NBA? It's like someone has stolen the skill pack, leaving only an empty shell to hang around on the field.
And guess what? This is good, Embiid's name has directly rushed to the hot search in the United States. It's not a good thing, it's all ridicule and questioning. Some people say that he is the "most water MVP", and others say that he is a "parallel commodity in the international arena". These comments are really heart-wrenching, even more ferocious than the NBA's defense!
However, let's not forget that this is Embiid's first time wearing the jersey of the United States men's basketball team. From the protagonist of the NBA to the supporting role of the national team, this change is not something that can be changed. It's like a person who is used to being a boss and suddenly wants to work for someone else, it must feel very awkward.
You think, in the 76ers, Embiid is the dominant protagonist. As soon as he waved his hand, the whole team followed his rhythm. But when it comes to the United States men's basketball team, it is surrounded by NBA superstars, all of whom are the darlings of their own teams. In this case, Embiid is like a newcomer to a big company, not only has to adapt to the new environment, but also has to learn to find his place in the stars.
To be honest, Embiid's choice to join the United States men's basketball team has caused a lot of controversy. Some say he should play for Cameroon or France so he can continue to be at the heart of the team and enjoy the feeling of being in the spotlight. But Embiid chose the most competitive United States men's basketball team, isn't this asking for hardship?
However, I think Embiid's choice is quite interesting. You think, he could have chosen a relatively easy path, but he chose the most challenging one. Isn't this like a person who has already become a village chief and has to run for mayor? Although there are many difficulties, once you succeed, the sense of accomplishment is not ordinary.
In the face of so many doubts and ridicule, Embiid is quite calm. He didn't fight back on social media and didn't get angry at reporters. This silence shows that he is more mature. It's like a person who has been splashed with water, not arguing with the other person, but silently wiping the water off his body, and then moving on.
Seriously, I think people are asking a little too much of Embiid. It's like the first day you go to the gym, and the coach asks you to lift a 200-pound barbell, isn't it embarrassing? Embiid needs time to adapt and find his place on the national team.
I bet Embiid will get back to his form when he gets used to the rhythm of the national team. When the time comes, those who are now laughing at him may have to change their names to call him "the new king of the international arena".
So, fans and friends, let's not rush and give Embiid a little more time and patience. The stories on the basketball court are often the most exciting. Who knows, maybe in the next game, Embiid will surprise us?
In retrospect, every great basketball player has experienced lows. It's like Jordan was "bullied" by the Pistons for several years, and Kobe Bryant also sat on the cold bench in his rookie season. These experiences have not made them weaker, but they have made them stronger.
Embiid is now in a situation like a high school top student who has just entered college. In high school, he could be an all-powerful student. But when I arrived at university, I suddenly found that I was just one of many people. This kind of gap can really be frustrating. However, it is this kind of setback that makes people grow faster.
I think the most important thing Embiid needs to do now is to adjust his mentality. He needs to understand that playing in the national team and playing in the NBA are two different things. Here, he doesn't need to score 30 points and 20 rebounds every game, but he has to learn how to fit into the team and how to step up in key moments.
At the end of the day, basketball is a team sport. No matter how strong a person is, it is impossible to win the race alone. Embiid's current situation is actually a good learning opportunity. He can learn from his teammates and he can improve himself in training. When he really adapts to the rhythm of the national team, I believe he will become a more well-rounded player.
We all know that Embiid is a very talented player. He's got height, he's got strength, he's got technique. The only thing he lacks is probably international experience. However, isn't experience something that is accumulated in one game after another?
So, I don't think we should be too Embiid's debut. On the contrary, we should give him credit for his courage. After all, choosing to join the United States men's basketball team, which is so competitive, requires a lot of courage in itself.
Imagine if you were the CEO of a company and suddenly one day, you decided to let go of all your aura and go to a bigger company to start from the grassroots. What courage and determination it takes! That's the kind of thing Embiid is doing now.
I believe that if Embiid is given a little time, he will surely shine on the international stage. Maybe in the next game, he'll surprise us. Maybe in the near future, we will see a new Embiid, an Embiid who is calling the wind and rain on the international stage.
So, fans and friends, let's cheer for Embiid together! Believe in him, support him, and accompany him through this difficult period of adaptation. Because we know that every great story starts with setbacks. And Embiid's story has just begun.