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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
“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.
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
Why arent all the other injury proun players do that? Porzingis as an example?
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.
You shouldn't fall with full force onto your joints at his weight. I'm sure the dipshit teenagers in this thread will understand.
Yeah, jockeys are taught this when falling off their mounts. Tuck and roll.
Yes, it sounds crazy because it is crazy.