Quote (Sixers @ Jan 12 2023 09:16am)
A lot of it is just load management to be cautious. Embiid doesn't have anything else to prove in the regular season, he shits on everyone when he's on the floor. No need to tear his body up for reg season achievements, the goal is to be rested for the postseason and make a run.
Also, he has played over 72% of the games so far this season with those 11 games missed. Last season he played 83%. If he's playing around 75% of the season we're pretty happy. He's playing a career high 36 minutes per game when he does play.
Even with Embiid missing 11 games, Harden missing 15 games, and Maxey missing 19 games, the Sixers are still only a few games out of the top seed 💪😎
Embiid might as well be DQd as an MVP candidate already
I also accept that Giannis will probably not qualify by the end of the season due to load management. Ditto for AD and Durant
The only real candidates are Tatum, Jokic, and Luka. Dark horse is Curry. Nobody else has a chance.