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[–] themollusk13@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The man is too reckless with his body

[–] TheMagicMan56@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I used to play like Embiid, he is reckless on purpose.

[–] ElceeCiv@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I used to eat like Jokic. He is fat on purpose.

[–] bronet@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] HuruHara@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Streetball court Shaq was a great Dear Diary moment.

[–] Evening_Manner_1439@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I know this sounds crazy but he supposedly does this on purpose to protect his body actually it is how he has been less injury prone the last 2 seasons, as he used to fall on particular parts of his body causing injuries now he makes sure he lands in a way that spreads out the force of falling. https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/joel-embiid-falls-down-a-lot-because-his-doctors-told-him-to

[–] Pristine_Ad_2991@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

“I was told that every time I feel like I’m in a situation where it’s going to be some type of extreme [weight] on my leg, I’ve got to dive or just roll onto the floor. So that’s why I do it.” - this explains a lot thanks for posting...so funny tho and I can't tell if he's trolling or if his docs really said that. haha.

[–] Jimbob3498@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean he had a foot injury that kept him out right after he was drafted, and basketball is just a tough sport for your feet (amplified by being a giant like Embiid) so I believe it

[–] antipistonsandsixers@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why arent all the other injury proun players do that? Porzingis as an example?

[–] Jimbob3498@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Porzingis is a bit less bulky & plays less physical than embiid, I’d imagine that plays a role. Tbf I doubt he’s asked to flop as much and as theatrically as he does, but I buy the idea that taking pressure off his feet and on to his body could prevent injuries.

[–] TBP42069@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You shouldn't fall with full force onto your joints at his weight. I'm sure the dipshit teenagers in this thread will understand.

[–] SirShmooey@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, jockeys are taught this when falling off their mounts. Tuck and roll.

[–] CatDad69@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, it sounds crazy because it is crazy.