Joel Embiid did not play a single game in his rookie year as he recovered from foot and back injuries. But that didn't stop him from connecting with Sixers fans.
First came his hilarious Twitter game. Remember that time he tried to recruit King James?
@KingJames hey bro hope you're having a good day…… Want to join us in philly?? Peace
— COACH Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 1, 2014
I hope i'm not gonna get fined already with those Lebron's tweets is it legal to recruit over twitter @NBA ?
— COACH Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 3, 2014
Day 3: still no answers…………
— COACH Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 4, 2014
Then there was that time he tried spitting game at Kim Kardashian. I can question his taste in women, but I admire his ambition.
Hey I want you to come slide in my DMs @KimKardashian
— COACH Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 16, 2014
Oh I didn't know you were married sorry @KimKardashian just saw it from the fan's tweet… have a nice day
— COACH Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 16, 2014
Now, Embiid is helping the Sixers during the scouting combine process. Per Bob Cooney at the Philadelphia Daily News, the idea came from both Embiid and Sixers coach, Brett Brown:
"I think it was a great idea to have him come here. He gets a chance to talk to the guys who may be his future teammates. He gets to listen to the answers to the questions that we ask, whether it be about their character, work ethic, whatever it may be."
"He is the cornerstone of the program right now, and to have him here is a real treat for both him and us. We want him being involved in our decisions moving forward. We're all in this together, and Joe knows that he is a very big piece for all of us moving forward. The more we can get him involved in everything is just better for everyone. I think this is the first time anyone has done anything like this."
A lot of Sixers fans have asked when the Sixers will stop trading assets at start accumulating building blocks for the future. Considering that Brett Brown referred to Embiid as "a very big piece for all of us moving forward," it seems like that time has finally arrived.
And while Embiid was undoubtedly gaining valuable insight into the prospects the Sixers are considering, he also had some fun in the process.
Former #Texas center Myles Turner interviewed with #Sixers. He said Joel Embiid's first question was 'Why didn't you go to #Kansas?' #NBA
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) May 14, 2015
Just Embiid being Embiid. I hope this guy is as good of a player as he is entertaining.
Patrick Causey can be followed on Twitter @PhillySportsJD
