Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid is one of the best and most unique players in the NBA. The big fella can score at all three levels, he does it efficiently, he gets to the free-throw line, and he is one of the elite defenders in the league. There isn’t much the big fella can’t do.
Embiid has the respect of his peers around the league. There are plenty of players around the NBA who are impressed and in awe of what he can do and therefore, he gets shoutouts from some of the best in the league.
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was asked on “The Boardroom” to give a perfect starting lineup in the league and he included Embiid in it along with himself, Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, and LeBron James.
Kevin Durant’s perfect starting 5:
Luka Doncic
Klay Thompson
Kevin Durant
LeBron James
Joel Embiid(🎥 @boardroom / h/t @ClutchPoints )
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) September 13, 2024
Durant has always been impressed by Embiid and respects what he does on the basketball court. Being an elite scorer himself, Durant knows what it takes to be that guy in this league.