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Stephen A. on Joel Embiid: I’d take him over Jokic because of his athleticism | First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Monica McNutt discuss whether they’d rather have Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic or Philadelphia 76ers C Joel Embiid. ☑️ Subscribe to ESPN+: 📱Get the ESPN App: 🏀 Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: ☑️Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: ☑️Watch ESPN on YouTube TV:
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 3:06 pm
Jokic makes everyone better
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:09 pm
Who cares. He’s a center not a point guard
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 3:08 pm
Jokic had a 49pt triple get outta here
Thaddeuss Bartley
January 20, 2022 at 4:54 pm
in 41 mins on 64%
Embiid in 27 mins on 74%
C
January 20, 2022 at 7:05 pm
@Thaddeuss Bartley Jokic had a 35pt triple double in like 15 mins last year, lmao. It was only the second quarter.
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 9:47 pm
Embiid had 50 in 27 min on 74% I’m talking Embiid.
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 3:09 pm
Just for the record the 76ers beat the nuggets without Embiid and Ben Simmons. But we’ll see March 14
pan da
January 20, 2022 at 5:31 pm
🤔 maybe embiid won’t play that game again he haven’t play against jokic in the past 2 year I think 🤷♂️
Ticoloco 29
January 20, 2022 at 3:17 pm
Joker>>> Embiid
irsan goffar
January 20, 2022 at 3:18 pm
Jokic and giannis over embid.
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:17 pm
Embiid is better then Jokic. And Giannis isn’t even in the conversation
Gucci Hare
January 20, 2022 at 3:21 pm
You know Embiid is better because the only reason you guys list durability.
C
January 20, 2022 at 6:54 pm
What about passing? Or shooting? Or clutch factor? Or versatility? Or rebounding? Jokic is better at all of those things, too, lmao. Jokic is just better. Only thing embiid has on his is defense, and this year Jokic has closed the gap there too by becoming a good defender. With Jokic it’s not “is he the best center”, it’s “is he the best player”. Embiid isn’t there yet.
Миливоје Кнежевић
January 20, 2022 at 3:55 pm
Kunta Kinte also had better athleticism than Nikola Tesla 😆😂😉
a miš
January 20, 2022 at 3:58 pm
Jokic > Embiid
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 9:46 pm
Embiid is better
Yul Ja Ma
January 20, 2022 at 4:05 pm
“Embiid Athleticism” amounts to getting injured 😂
Jared Richey
January 20, 2022 at 4:29 pm
The same athleticism is the reason Embiid gets hurt. Same thing with high flying guards getting hurt all the time. Jokic plays at a slow pace and preserves his body
Joe Frazier's Left Hook
January 20, 2022 at 4:30 pm
Anthony Davis should not be in this conversation with Jokic and Embiid.
C
January 20, 2022 at 7:03 pm
Lmao good one
Karim W.
January 20, 2022 at 4:35 pm
Both are incredibly talented but I’ll take Jokic’s activity over Embiid.
Elmz Tana
January 20, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Embiid more complete
AniManga House
January 20, 2022 at 5:09 pm
Oh come on now, Jokic destroys Gobert every time he plays the Jazz and AD would be a treat defensively?
Mitcham1986
January 20, 2022 at 5:32 pm
‘Because of his athleticism.’ Translation, ‘He’s black and dunks.’
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:14 pm
So what he likes Embiid and so does most people. Jokic is a soft wannabe point guard
B
January 20, 2022 at 5:33 pm
Morant over yannis and now embid over joker.. do nba mvps and championships mean anything to you Stephen a… Stephen a the walking contradiction
TheRebounder
January 20, 2022 at 5:39 pm
Gotta say athleticism is like the perfect NBA excuse over talent it seems (Ja,Luka,BI,Porzingis). Jokic can stay still and pour buckets or give dimes, also Jokic lost a lot of weight so he could stay healthy and durable…
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:07 pm
Shut up
Caleb Hallberg
January 20, 2022 at 5:53 pm
SAS has never picked a white boy fyi
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 9:47 pm
Who cares.
American tar macker
January 20, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Stevan a hates freedom
JR Thomas
January 20, 2022 at 6:33 pm
All that athleticism got Embiid only 16 double doubles. He’s not even close to Jokic
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 9:44 pm
Embiid is better clown
JR Thomas
January 20, 2022 at 10:19 pm
@Justin TheAlpha Jokic has more triple doubles as Embiid has double doubles clown
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:35 pm
@JR Thomas Who cares 😂 it’s about be dominant and playing defense that’s a center job. And Embiid is better
Soup
January 20, 2022 at 7:21 pm
Embiid has done more for Sixers than Jokic has for Nuggets. Ends debate really.
Carried them to #1 seed last year, if it wasnt Ben Simmons their playoffs may have gone very different.
TellemG
January 20, 2022 at 8:39 pm
Wow what a bad take
TN Y
January 20, 2022 at 7:56 pm
I’ll take Jokic’s No-drama, no-fuss, all-business, no-injury resume over Embiid’s. He elevates the entire team, and you can fit ANYONE around him.
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:09 pm
Jokic is soft and weak. I’ll take Embiid has more strong and tough.
Pinoy Audio Enthusiast
January 20, 2022 at 8:00 pm
0:22 he starts mumble rapping
De-Graft Asafo-Adjei
January 20, 2022 at 10:10 pm
Stephen A. has always been a joke for even choosing Ja over Doncic, so this is no news. Wack analysis!
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:13 pm
So what he picks his favorite player, you sound like a soft black dude 🤣
De-Graft Asafo-Adjei
January 20, 2022 at 10:17 pm
@Justin TheAlpha Thats why he’s consistent in selecting substandard players to better players so as teams to win chips. He has always been a joke.
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:21 pm
@De-Graft Asafo-Adjei No he’s real and you a sellout picking a white boy. Embiid is way better, stronger and more dominant.
De-Graft Asafo-Adjei
January 20, 2022 at 10:26 pm
What did you smoke today?
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:38 pm
@De-Graft Asafo-Adjei Shut up your weak. Embiid is better
Justin TheAlpha
January 20, 2022 at 10:40 pm
I’ll take Embiid everyday any day 💯