The villain emerges rescued from the hustle and bustle of Paris. Joel Embiidan outlaw to the passionate and patriotic French people, a traitor to them who has tarnished the honor of defending France through his elections. united states of americaHe celebrated his victory, repeatedly showing off his Olympic gold medal to an angry crowd at the medal ceremony, and got his first taste of what it meant to win.

Another Honor LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. It was Embiid’s first. His raucous feud with the French and the endless spectacle of the center adding fuel to the fire partially overshadowed a key need he had to fulfill, and has fulfilled: his first title.

Joel Embiid was the 2023 MVP. 30 yearsNot only did they fail to achieve collective success, they didn’t even come close. Philadelphia 76ers Embiid hasn’t made it past the conference semifinals since 2001, partly because he embodies the fatal playoff injury affliction of every Pennsylvania product since then.

It was a parade of failures, mainly due to the interior, which prevented it from performing to its full potential. The decisive moment He remains a star with an asterisk, a star who performs phenomenally in the regular season but falls apart in the playoffs. Al Horford The 2023 playoff second-round matchup and subsequent disciplinary action PJ Tucker This remains one of Embiid’s most defining playoff moments due to his reserved nature, but repeated injuries at crucial moments also played a role.

But the Cameroonian’s lasting image in Paris, apart from his feud with the French people, will be the determination with which he attacked. Nikola Jokic In a tough semi-final duel against Serbia (95-91). In a round with such a traumatic name for him, in this case the round before the Finals, Joel Embiid unleashed his MVP character and talent against the incumbent team in the most delicate moment for the United States in the tournament.

Like a ruthless competitor, Embiid attacked Jokic multiple times in the fourth quarter. 4 fouls, All the pressure was on the anchor who carried the Serbian performance for much of the game. Knowing what such a fight would mean to him, Team USA’s teammates set the scene so Embiid could get alone with the Nuggets star. An intimate duel between the MVPs, with the Sixers star undressed. Joker.

African player signed in semi-final 19 pointsIn 26 minutes, he shot 8-for-11 from the field, 2-for-3 triples, had 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block, but the stat that really showed him moving forward was his 7 points in that crucial quarter. Embiid has always been criticized for his inexplicable resignations in key moments, but he showed guts and efficiency in the interior.

His 26 minutes in the match was a sign of his improvement throughout the tournament. Pick and Roll That was a problem for the U.S. at one point against a dynamic team like Serbia. It didn’t go any further than that, with Embiid playing just 11 minutes in his debut against the Balkan team. The 66ers star left Paris with notable averages of 11 points, 4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1 steal and a PIR of 12 in 16 minutes of action.

His shooting efficiency was also notable, as he shot an impressive 57% from the field. Triple: 54%Embiid didn’t make a ton of plays from the perimeter (2.2 attempts per game), but the center made defenders who chose to float him pay the price. He was a particularly sharp weapon to punish. Zone 2-3 Team USA found that by using the resources of a shooting center to get around a first line that is typically made up of smaller players.

This performance deserves even more praise considering Embiid has never played under FIBA ​​rules and it was a complicated adjustment. 2023 MVP He had trouble finding his groove at first amid the amount of contact allowed by FIBA, but the U.S. saw his game stall out as the interior attacked the post, while Paris saw Embiid abandon the post to focus on mid-range shots that were very difficult to defend between his size and jump shot.

His effective screening has helped Team USA and Steve Kerr I had no hesitation in putting him in the starting quintet except for the game against South Sudan, The dizzying pace of the African team left the centre in difficulty, leading the American coach to bench his Cameroonian for tactical reasons.

The center finally got to taste victory, but even after such a different fortune, his perspective remains the same. Red sugar syrup The hatred will follow him for the rest of his life. Moreover, Embiid has further enhanced his unhappy reputation by feuding with the raucous French public. He said in an interview: Athletic in front of Olympic He expected a hostile environment, but he wasn’t going to let it bother him.

There was no impact in terms of performance, but Joel Embiid declared all-out war on the French fans from the very first moment, constantly responding with gestures and setting up a farcical climax ahead. Puerto RicoWith 15 seconds left in the game and the ball in the hands of the Cameroonian, Embiid gestured to the crowd for more whistles and ended the moment with a missed shot from the middle of the court, thus imposing a non-basketball code: the honor of not having the winning team take the final possession.

Of course, his relatable statements have also helped him to attract slander and ridicule. For example, he said before the Olympics that an injury prevented him from taking part in the greatest debate of all time.

While it’s true that Joel Embiid has had bad luck in the playoffs with consistent physical issues, it’s equally true that his physical style of play is far superior to Embiid’s. Nikola Jokicthey will expose you to it too.

There has been some internal frustration from the Philadelphia 76ers, who are doing all they can to not ask too much of Embiid and at the same time corral him as much as possible in the never-ending process of reclaiming championship glory that will never come.

Daryl Morey He’s putting a lot of effort into making the Sixers “the best team in the East,” as the prominent executive suggested, this summer. All of Pennsylvania brought it. Paul George As per Embiid’s request, the team has a strong cast of secondary players including Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon and Reggie Jackson, as well as Andre Drummond and recently drafted Adem Bona to bolster the reserve center role with experience and youth. Aday Mara At UCLA.

Remember the unstoppable rise to stardom Tyrese Maxey He promises a long-term base differential that Ben Simmons and James Harden have never been able to match. At just 23 years old, Maxey won the Most Valuable Player award last season.

On top of that, Nick Nurse He also helps ease the burden on Embiid and Philadelphia’s coach, who took charge last year to help the African develop his role as a player. assistant Like Jokic, the Cameroonian also scored headers and set a new personal best with an average of 5.6 assists. Joel Embiid has already learned how to win. The question is, Forever.