There are many players who have been compared to Michael Jordan, and Joel Embiid is the latest addition to that list. On the latest episode of Pat Beverley, Patrick Beverley praised his All-Star teammate and compared him to the Chicago Bulls legend.
Embiid could win another MVP award this season for his performance with the Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 34.8 points, 11.8 points and 6.2 assists per game, shooting 54% from the field and 35% from beyond the three-point line. The six-time All-Star also had four games with 40 or more points and 10 or more rebounds.
As a result, Beverley can’t help but become a fan of her teammates. He even compared him to the six-time champion.
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“If he finishes the season the way he does, it’s going to be the greatest season in the history of basketball,” Beverley said.
“Joe, he’s in his own world. I don’t even think it’s close. I think it’s a switch between him and that guy (Jordan).”
Fans were surprised by Beverley’s bold comparison. They became hysterical online, with Pat Bev’s comments causing a stir. Here are some of the best reactions to the two-way point guard.
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In the latest MVP ladder update, Embiid leads the way. His performance this season has been undeniably impressive, making him the favorite to win the honor at the end of the season.
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Joel Embiid makes history for 76ers
Last night, the 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 110-97. Joel Embiid scored a team-high 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. With his performance last night, Embiid made history for the team and did something that no one has ever done before.
He became the first player in the history of the 76ers to score 30+ points, rebound 15+, and assist 10+ in a single game. Even more impressive, he sat the entire fourth quarter. Who knows what his numbers would have looked like if he had chosen to play a few minutes in the fourth quarter?
After the win, head coach Nick Nurse downplayed his star’s achievement. He’s more concerned about Embiid’s physical condition, as he missed four games with an ankle injury.
“I thought his moves were great,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. “I think he was in worse shape than that, but that’s OK. I thought that game was good for him to reset himself.”
Embiid and the 76ers have time to rest as they take on the new-look New York Knicks on Friday.
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