Former teammates Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid top the list of highest-paid players per game in NBA history, according to HoopsHype’s research (minimum 15 games played). Both fit a common trend among the leaders in our ranking: star players who signed massive contracts but couldn’t fully meet expectations due to injuries.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Nets: Jordi Fernandez clarifies how Ben Simmons fits with new-look roster
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jord… – 7:07 PM
Nets: Jordi Fernandez clarifies how Ben Simmons fits with new-look roster
clutchpoints.com/nets-news-jord… – 7:07 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
I am back from my time off to wrap up offseason content before Media Day + training camp!
That includes a Sixers mailbag later today. Reply to this with any questions you have and I’ll get to a bunch. Happy to talk Embiid extension, training camp, trade stuff + anything else! – 9:19 AM
I am back from my time off to wrap up offseason content before Media Day + training camp!
That includes a Sixers mailbag later today. Reply to this with any questions you have and I’ll get to a bunch. Happy to talk Embiid extension, training camp, trade stuff + anything else! – 9:19 AM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Next up in pre-media day Sixers series: In what specific ways can Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey improve this year?
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:09 AM
Next up in pre-media day Sixers series: In what specific ways can Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey improve this year?
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 9:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joel Embiid has the most PTS against me
Joel Embiid has the most REB against me
Kyle Lowry has the most AST against me
Fred VanVleet has the most STL against me
Joel Embiid has the most BLK against me
Tobias Harris has the most wins against me
Who am I? pic.x.com/uel2ztmq3w – 4:33 PM
Joel Embiid has the most PTS against me
Joel Embiid has the most REB against me
Kyle Lowry has the most AST against me
Fred VanVleet has the most STL against me
Joel Embiid has the most BLK against me
Tobias Harris has the most wins against me
Who am I? pic.x.com/uel2ztmq3w – 4:33 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
New Real Ones pod: @Bell19Raja and I assess the Embiid/Murray contract extensions (and Jimmy Butler’s lack thereof) and ruminate on the fragility of NBA success. Plus, a BIG AWESOME LIFE UPDATE NEWS ITEM on our pal @loganmmurdock!
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/2bF6Oj… – 2:01 PM
New Real Ones pod: @Bell19Raja and I assess the Embiid/Murray contract extensions (and Jimmy Butler’s lack thereof) and ruminate on the fragility of NBA success. Plus, a BIG AWESOME LIFE UPDATE NEWS ITEM on our pal @loganmmurdock!
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/2bF6Oj… – 2:01 PM
Howard Beck @HowardBeck
New Real Ones pod: @Bell19Raja and I assess the Embiid and Murray contract extensions (and Jimmy Butler’s lack thereof) and ruminate on the fragility of NBA success. Plus, a BIG AWESOME LIFE UPDATE NEWS ITEM on our pal @loganmmurdock
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/2bF6Oj… – 1:53 PM
New Real Ones pod: @Bell19Raja and I assess the Embiid and Murray contract extensions (and Jimmy Butler’s lack thereof) and ruminate on the fragility of NBA success. Plus, a BIG AWESOME LIFE UPDATE NEWS ITEM on our pal @loganmmurdock
Tap in!
open.spotify.com/episode/2bF6Oj… – 1:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers capped a terrific offseason with one final signature — Joel Embiid on a three-year max extension that takes him through 2028-29.
That it felt so routine was evidence of the newfound stability — and expectations — as they enter camp next week.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 11:11 AM
The Sixers capped a terrific offseason with one final signature — Joel Embiid on a three-year max extension that takes him through 2028-29.
That it felt so routine was evidence of the newfound stability — and expectations — as they enter camp next week.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 11:11 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
I’m told Sixers star Joel Embiid is in New York for United Nation General Assembly week with focus of how business of sports can transform Africa financially. He will speak at two events today, including Earthshot Prize hosted by Prince William.
Monday night Bloomberg hosted an pic.x.com/tbdxjm4l2w – 8:58 AM
I’m told Sixers star Joel Embiid is in New York for United Nation General Assembly week with focus of how business of sports can transform Africa financially. He will speak at two events today, including Earthshot Prize hosted by Prince William.
Monday night Bloomberg hosted an pic.x.com/tbdxjm4l2w – 8:58 AM
More on this storyline
“20 years ago, the USA was light years ahead of the other countries. But that has changed. Europe has caught up and is only slightly behind, but it will soon overtake the USA,” Shaq said in an interview with Dirk Schlickmann of Sport Bild. “I am sure that the USA will not win gold at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.” The 52-year-old went on to explain his reasoning. “LeBron James will no longer play, nor will Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. Joel Embiid will probably no longer be there, either. Then, the supremacy will be over,” O’Neal stated. “The European teams are really good: Croatia, Serbia, even Germany. You can win gold in 2028.” -via BasketNews / September 27, 2024
Sam DiGiovanni: Starting with the 2nd answer Joel Embiid gave because he shared some exciting personal news: he and his wife have a daughter on the way! Embiid on his dinner with Masai Ujiri (that was previously reported) and being a role model/leader: -via x.com / September 26, 2024
Chris Haynes: Embiid to me on his UN participation: “I’ve never experienced UN week and it was very eye opening. I met so many leaders from Africa trying to create opportunities. I think of my own experience, and all the Africans in professional sports around the world, and how we can get all that influence working together.” -via x.com / September 25, 2024
Mike Vorkunov: Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez with a Ben Simmons update: “Ben has been very good. Had successful surgery. Very good summer. He seems in a very good place. He’ll be full go to start camp.” Bojan Bogdanović will not be ready to start Nets training camp. -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / September 26, 2024
Erik Slater: Jordi Fernandez said Bojan Bogdanović had successful surgery but will not be ready for the start of training camp. Ben Simmons will be full go. -via Twitter @erikslater_ / September 26, 2024
There are many things we like about Basketball Reference, but one of our favorites is the work they put into compiling nicknames (some popular, some very obscure) for NBA players throughout history. We investigated which ones have the most. At No. 1 on the list, you will see Sixers legend Darryl Dawkins, though he kind of cheated by creating many of his nicknames himself. Among active players, LeBron James leads with nine nicknames. Ben Simmons follows closely behind with eight. -via HoopsHype / September 21, 2024