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[2019] Giannas or Embid

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Rocket River, Mar 31, 2019.

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Who do you pick?

  1. Embid

    19 vote(s)
    34.5%

  2. Giannas

    36 vote(s)
    65.5%
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  1. mike2k132

    mike2k132 Member

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    Embid will be the mvp next year....quote me. To me he already better then gian9if not for injurys.
     
    #21 mike2k132, Mar 31, 2019
  2. banzai

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    Giannis. He is much more mobile and has the ability to run the floor. I would put him at the 4. If we had him in the rockets system:

    Capela
    Gianis
    Tucker
    more upside?
     
    #22 banzai, Mar 31, 2019
  3. thedude077

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    He brought the best out of the Hawks, and he took them to the Eastern conference finals. The Hawks were good until Dwight Howard got there, and ruined their chemistry.
     
    #23 thedude077, Apr 1, 2019
  4. Haymitch

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    Love Embiid. But it's Giannis and it's an easy choice.

    Embiid got exploited by Al Horford in the playoffs last year. I think that Embiid will have a great career, but I also think a long term investment in huge centers in 2019 is generally a bad idea.
     
    #24 Haymitch, Apr 1, 2019
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  5. Rocket River

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    Do you think if they meet in the playoffs Giannis will win the battle?

    I dunno if the Bucks can get past the 76ers . . . and not because of one game

    Rocket River
     
    #25 Rocket River, Apr 1, 2019
  6. Haymitch

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    Giannis will win the one-on-one comparison for sure, but Philly's starting lineup is insane so I am not eager to bet against them in any playoff series.
     
    #26 Haymitch, Apr 1, 2019
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  7. dkim1984

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    Tough. Giannis can get to the rim with incredible ease (and finishes with insane efficiency), but he shoots threes like sh*t. Embiid can shoot threes well only if you compare him to other bigs, but his skill at the basket is old school post-up where he's above average.

    But Giannis shoots too many mid-range shots. Of Embiid's midrange, he shoots better than Giannis. So, Embiid is my choice.
     
    #27 dkim1984, Apr 1, 2019
  8. Rocket River

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    It was closer than I thought though


    Embid 13.7 Rebs 27.5 pts 1.9 blks 3.5 ast
    Giannis 12.5 rebs 27.4 pts 1.5 blks 5.9 ast


    I cannot honestly say Giannis is measurably better than Embiid

    Rocket River
     
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  10. Rocket River

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    Honestly .. . . I am pulling back on the 76ers but
    I cannot give the bucks much credit for beating a Blake-less Pistons

    Rocket River
     
    #30 Rocket River, Apr 18, 2019
  11. roslolian

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    Giannis is def better.

    Embiid is hobbled up he will have a shortened career like Yao Ming. Hell he might not even last longer than Yao I predict he will have to shut it down within 5 years.

    Health is a skill too you may ne the best player ever it doesn't matter if you can't play.
     
    #31 roslolian, Apr 18, 2019
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    Even putting health considerations aside, Embiid is a tier below Giannis.
     
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    Giannis is the second best player on earth.
     
    #33 MystikArkitect, Apr 18, 2019
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    I have to go with Giannis even if I put health aside. If this were the 90's I'd definitely pick Embiid.
     
    #34 Williamson, Apr 18, 2019
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    Giannis is 24. Embiid looks 34
     
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    Giannis will continue to be more durable, just an opinion.

    Giannis is his own man, Embiid a cheap knockoff of Hakeem.
     
    #36 daywalker02, Apr 18, 2019
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    Giannis due to versatility.

    He's better perimeter-ly due to more quickness, agility, and handles... plus, he ain't weak. He was blocking Embiid's ass a couple weeks ago.

    They're both awesome players though, so neither answer is obvious or a landslide.
     
    #37 Houstunna, Apr 18, 2019
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