Joel Embiid dominates in the post with moves he learned from Hakeem Olajuwon | Signature Shots
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2021
- Joel Embiid's dominant post-up game and his improved shooting touch have made him into perhaps the most imposing force in the NBA. In this episode of Signature Shots, ESPN analyst Kirk Goldsberry examines the evolution of the Philladelphia 76ers star, who is both a throwback to an older era and a sign of the game's progress.
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When Olajuwon himself is saying he's seeing himself in Embiid, that's freaking high praise.
Embiid obviously better than Olajuwon if he keep playing like that and take care of is body
@@GoulaLegamer Not even close unless Embiid is able to make himself a top 10 all time player.
@@GoulaLegamer with all the flop he did I'm sure he will 😏
@@GoulaLegamer embidd is no where near the league of olajuwon
@G King he obviously meant if he continues to perform or get better in the next 10 years lmao
If Embiid wins a title for the Sixers, he’s a god in Philly forever.
I think they have an excellent chance of winning this year. He will become definitely top 3 76er of all time if they win this year.
He gets 2 statues
@joceja23 I think you’re wrong. People will soon understand which position is the most important position in the NBA. No one can hold Joel Embidd. He is the league MVP. Don’t let his injury confuse you.
I’m a all Philly fan except for football and Joel is special I still think he could be better but man even before these real playoff games start I’m gonna be honest with you. This next round is where you’re going to see that they should’ve traded for Kyle Lowry and just for this year specifically. They’re one shooter away and need it especially for Brooklyn. They might get lucky and beat them but I doubt it. They need more shooters.
@joceja23 who's the best sixer of all time?? Moses Malone??
This was awesome
You should try a breakdown like this hoops.
Joker vs Embiid vs Giannis, these bigs are around the same age and will be facing each other for more than a decade!!!!
Ehh. Maybe not a decade. Most players decline by 33-34. More like 6 or 7 more years.
@@TheIcemanthomas i see jokic and luka doncic have longevity like dirk, due to there bodies not being giannis like athletic,
also they are 2020s all decade members for sure
@@pablosolimeo2006 luka isn’t in great shape. I don’t see his body lasting. He gets dinged up a lot, he’s playing heavy minutes, and he’s struggles with his weight. I think he needs to go holler at harden. Harden has found a great medium to keep his weight in check, and avoid major injuries for years. People forget how chubby harden was in hs. He shed a lot of that weight and maintained himself pretty well for a long time. Jokic maybe yeah. He may keep up enough to play a bit longer. Giannis is a mystery. He could flatline quicker than we think due to how physically demanding his game is at that size, ala Dwight Howard, or he could be Superman like bron. Hard to tell.
@@TheIcemanthomas only time will tell
@@pablosolimeo2006 non athletic guys age badly too. People keep forgetting that dirk was pretty athletic when he came into the nba.
We see the trend of long lasting players and its always the athletic players that doesnt rely on their athleticism or developed their game to not overly rely on it.
Kareem was athletic but didnt rely on his athleticism, vince carter is super athletic but changed his game to not rely on his athleticism, kg jkidd kobe etc are all like that. There are some exceptions true but most of them are athletic players who still relied in their athletic abilities. The only "non athletic" player i can think of that had crazy longevity was john stockton.
And lets be honest dirk played 5 seasons too many. He shouldve retired with tim and kg. He was basically collecting pay by that point.
His bag literally consists of parts of KD, Kobe, dirk, Hakeem, and harden. Then if he wants he can just go full Shaq mode on you. Like what? 🔥
I've said the exact same thing. Its that last point that sets him apart from KD, he's dominant in the low post.
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Abd ghazzawi, u know the game of basketball !
And haters call him soft.. smh
@@arnolds.lauretejr.5465 lol I haven’t heard anyone call Jo soft this year, maybe injury prone, but whatever no one is perfect lol
As a Sixers fan, I've only seen one deep playoff run once in my lifetime (1990) and that was in 2001. I pray and hope that this is the year. It's been 20 years since our last Finals appearance and it's been 38 years since our last title. Winning a Larry O'Brien would be the icing on the cake for me. I'm ready to cry tears of joy.
THIS IS OUR SEASON! GO SIXERS
Nets boutta spoil that sorry 😬
We’re at least going to the ECF. And tbh, whoever we play there will be harder than who we would play in the Finals, if we win that series I think we win the whole thing
@@waqarahmed3985 😴💤
@@waqarahmed3985 You know you could be right but let me tell you this. Defense wins Chips, has been and always will be the case. The old saying live by the jump shot die by the jump shot. Nets may torch the sixers this year with 2 mvps and 3 current all stars plus 4-5 total all stars but they are facing a defensive juggernaut no one else in the league can even imitate. I cant wait!
LOVE THESE MINI DOCUMENTARIES. ESPN IS SO FIRE. That is my MVP. Philly UP!!!!
Not trying to hate but he's not gonna win because of the lack of games played
@@KawhiLowry. Yup and the fact Jokic was better this season.
@@wyethpurkiss7393 rather have embiid 100% but Jokic Just played way more games jokic mvp
@@wyethpurkiss7393 : He wasnt really “better”. He just played more games💀
@@wyethpurkiss7393 jokic was not better at all lol. Embiid was so much better, just didn’t play as many games.
If we're being honest, he's the most skilled center/7-footer since Hakeem. In my opinion at least
keem is barely 7ft. while embiid is arguably 7'2
@@oninschannel7105 He's still a seven footer. Doesn't change anything.
Nah the Joker is more skilled but Embiid is right behind him
@@malachai533 Joel is better on defence and arguably a better post player. It is quite close between them two,but I'm taking Embiid.
@@Bubs-_- while Embiid’s defense is superior, Jokic is by far the much better playmaker and passer which makes him imo better than embiid
Watching all of his different shots he’s developed is really special. It’s so hard to truly appreciate while it’s happening but we’ll look back and realize how special this season was for Embiid
the next season will be better :]
True n im not even a sixers fan but I can appreciate good basketball
Skills that Hakeem had will never go out of style
Hope 76ers win the title this year. Doc Rivers shows the power of excellent coaching. Glad to see Embiid excel rather than not reach his potential.
Doc rivers and excellent coaching do not belong in the same sentence
when hakeem olajuwon said he sees himself, you are GOOD
and can we have some contents on OG players like T mac iverson ray allen yao ming
i remember how frustrated Charles Barkley and Shaq were with Embiid not using his body for post ups.
good thing he worked on that.
surely Shaq and Chuck are proud now.
I feel honored to watch this guy on a nightly basis... I’m an nba fanboy, and what he does, is truly something special
looks like Hakeem's post moves and Dirk's fadeaway combined
Hakeem had the dirk fadeaway too casual
@@orangeman4061 yea but dirks was way more legendary
@@makindeadz only for Gen Z’ers who don’t know about 90s bball.
@@makindeadz You are clearly delusional
Hakeem was so smooth. So light on his feet but still could explode on demand. He would have been a nightmare now.
Nah he wouldn’t, unless he was able to shoot the 3
Simply a fantastic player, so smooth and great foot work and he adapts to the situation with balance and touch, a very smart player.
I can't like this video enough, this man is gonna be finals MVP 😤
love these kinda vids, keep it up!
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@@realisreal7736 xD
This was awesome! 🔥
Joel showed those type of moves even back at KU. His footwork was just so Hakeem-like and even his shot blocking. I remember thinking, “a lot of people are high on Wiggins but, Joel is probs the real star.”
I’ve been waiting for this
This comment section is all Philly fans and I love it.
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stand up sixer fans!! joel got us this year!
Remember when the, “who would you take between Embiid or AD?” debate was an actual debate? Time flies
I love Embiid but AD got a chip.
@@13enz__56 he played with lebron
Or KAT vs Embiid
They are pretty comparable tbh, although this season AD has fallen off of a cliff. For this season Joel, hands down but before this season there's a debate to be had between the two.
@@13enz__56 Lebron James anyone
If centers ever make a league-wide comeback in the NBA, Embiid will be the face of that movement!
He and Jokic
Give Jokic a credit he deserves
Dope video. Joel is most definitely a future MVP so glad he’s in Philly
Problem is going to be not performance, but games played and injuries. Jokic will win this year not because he's better, but played more games. I don't see Embiid ever playing 70+ games.
@@IndianaSmallmouth He just got hurt too smh
@@IndianaSmallmouth Jokic will win because he is better and played more games.
@@markoobradovic9799 he played more games, that's it lol. If Joel played the same amount of games he was the MVP. 1on1 Embiid would also absolutely rake the joker and I'd put money on that
@@drefopist4041 Jokic is much better shooter, scorer, rebounder, passer, playmaker and he is clutch. 1 on 1 Jokic would also absolutely rake Embiid
Great breakdown of Embiid's game. The thing is, Embiid is mobile while at the same, he's freaking huge so he's a matchup nightmare. He still needs to miss less games tho, but he's improving in that area. IF he can stay healthy, Joel will be a great one.
Best all around big ever when it’s all said & done
He scores with such ease and you can’t force him to be one dimensional because he shoots a respectable 3 ball, has the post moves, hits jumpers, and smart enough to beat the double team too. As talented as you are gonna get a big but again as usual men of this size, it’s always about durability, moving all that weight around isn’t easy which is why injuries have plagued him, but I hope he stays fit because the NBA is absolutely entertaining and better when he’s fit. He’s got an old school mentality with modern day skills.
Never stop these
So so impressive, a true centre just like watching a movie in a theatre, he is getting better just like fine wine.
If only Embiid can consistently stay healthy on the court....dude's hella special regardless and I honestly appreciate this type of content from ESPN
All sixers fans right now glad we trusted the process! 🙏🏾
Still trust it? When is he ever going to be healthy
"Trust the process" - philly fans, 2030
Process is now out of order 😂
It’s great seeing him in the post and midrange more than out there by the three pt line. Mans not settling anymore he’s opposing his will while showing footwork, finesse and power
The face up game has allowed him to see double teams coming. The midrange has been deadly.
Embiid is the best player in basketball!! I'm not talking about accomplishments or rings, I'm talking about having NO weaknesses in his game!! There are players who are better in individual aspects of the game but Embiid has a counter move for any defense AND he gives it up defensively as well. He's now 27 years old with a son, has a championship coach who holds him accountable and just needed time to grow up as a man FIRST then as a player. Of course health plays a big part with him but I believe he's grown into his man body and will hold up. He ain't the only superstar who goes on the shelf for stretches. I love Joel Embiid and I believe he will deliver several championships to our city.
I hope this dude gets to stay healthy because if he does he can be an all time great big.
awesome video
Now that's good content
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@@realisreal7736 thanks for the tip buddy
Golden Age of centers was like 1986-1998. Hakeem, Robinson, Shaq, Mutumbo, Ewing, Mourning, Parish, Moses Malone, Daugherty, Smits, Sabonis. Parish and malone were a bit long in the tooth even by 1990 but they were still pretty good. I heard Sabonis was something pretty special in his prime - he didn't get to the NBA until late in his career.
🔥🔥🔥🔥post moves matter
Here for the Sixers
I hope they put together a deep run in the playoffs lets get it 💪🏀💪
Stay focused
Media please don't hype us .
me too man, we should make ECF minimum
@@kaysheye7784 Yeah I need Ben Simmons to step up he has me worried for later on.
@@shawnd.dawkins006 he was lucky Tobias and Embiid dropped 30+ each. Ben going 0/6 from the line can NEVER happen again
@@kaysheye7784 If he doesn't wanna shoot he could try post game.
@@kaysheye7784 ngl he had a good stay line of 6 15 15 but yeah Def cud be better scoring wise, I wudnt say it was a bad first playoff game overall tho I still have faith
Let's keep in mind that Olajuwon played against Shaq, Ewing, Robinson, Kareem, Smits while Embiid played against Drummond, Jokic, KAT, Aldridge, Gobert. Obviously Embiid is immensely talented but he's not on Hakeem's level. The dream dominated the NBA in an era with legit world class centers where post play was prominent. Embiid is going up against significantly weaker opposition in the paint (with the exception of Jokic) Not saying he wouldn't be playing well in the 80's/90's but he doesn't warrant a comparison in terms of dominance with arguably the GOAT center that is Olajuwon.
couldn't have said it better myself
They're not saying he's as good as Hakeem, they're just saying they both have very similar play styles. The video literally shows a clip of Hakeem himself saying that he sees a part of himself in Embiid.
Just keep it up Joel I'm one of your fans👍💪🏀
segments like these are what I love about espn. So in depth and everything is well put
I wonder what it's like not loving Embiid.
Shaq with that shove lol
dominating the 2nd round exits as well 🔥🔥
Embvid
Coach Drew Hanlen is the Goat for developing such an amazing talent
?? Jojo had this.
@@dbradandthem2727 Jojo had amazing talent for sure, but I think Marc is referring to his amazing shooting. Embiid didn’t really have that coming into the league.
@@jdlucke8967 Not true, he had a nice jumper in Kansas.
Add dirk nowtizki one leg fadeaway signature shots@espn
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The amazing thing is he is still underperforming when you look at his talent package. If he truly gets his body right by next season, he can become a top 3 all-time player.
Huh? Embiid has an elite NBA body. Do you want him to lose weight? He won’t be able to score in the post as well. He’s got a great balance of strength and finesse as is
I know what you mean & how FN crazy is that???
@@dbuck161 I want to see him tone his body and a a tad bit more muscle
@@greengreen2382 if he gains some more muscle it will probably effect his shooting. Point is you can say this about every player. Embiids body is just fine
Nah if he could be a top 3 all time player he’d already be the best or 2nd best. He’s not top 3 and unfortunately idk if he ever will be cause of his injuries
Thats a great point about the art of post defence being lost .
It’s refreshing to see big men really have to work and get really physical inside in today’s 3point era
And he's even better now! MVP
4:52 I hope we're gonna see it again. Hawks vs 76ers lessgoo!! GL both teams!
It would be amazing if ESPN does a special Edition on Hakeem Olajuwon.
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See ya on Broad St this summer big guy!
Absolute beast
Best center in the game
facts
Jokic died I guess? Or does he play a different sport
@@aaronmiranda832 no he just doesn’t play defense
@@thatguy6292lol jokic is good at defence
@@lukadoncic6406 wdym?? He’s gotten better at the pick and roll defense, if he was a guard he’d be an above average defender. But he’s not, and the fact is he’s one of the worst rim protectors in the league. Some of it isn’t his fault, but if you’re a center that can’t guard anything in the paint it completely capsizes your defense.
Embiid is THE AND MY.... MVP!! 🏆
Nah he’s missed too many games, otherwise he would be
Your yes but real MVP is Jokic
@@aleksandarj.8369 legend
Honestly watching this makes me realize how much people underrated him he literally combined Hakeem with Dirk.
while also have the shoulder shimmy to turnaround fade away like jordan and Kobe
like a 7 footer doing that is crazy
6:05 man! That is filthy!!
Philly fan forever
MVP
But plz more of these signature mini documentary
Thanks
Nets and Sixers in eastern finals.
Bah philly and bucks philly wins in 7
@@1Nolimittmo philly in 6
@@tokoyotoz delusional
As of the moment nets winning the east rn
Most skilled big man ever
After Hakeem
After JOKIC are Embid and Hakeem
I love post basketball. Way easier and more entertaining than jacking up contested 3s.
7:41
Rudy: I’m the best defensive center in the league.
Joel: Doesn’t look that way when you’re standing between me and the basket.
Embiid is Gobert's daddy. Always has been. Always will be.
@@okdetective6437 actually, in the 6 games they have played each other, Joel Embiid has only shot 43% from the field, wayyyyyyy below his average
4:51 my favorite Embiid dunk so far
ECF will be an over achievement. Joel is 27. Ben is 24. One is top-3 MVP and the other top-3 DPOY. Daryl Morey made minor changes to catapult from first round exit to #1 seed in the east with Doc at the helm. The real Morey touch will occur at the end of the season 👉 2021-22 76ers Lowry, Curry, Leonard, Simmons and Embiid. Process completed ✅
MVP 🏆
The process is so much better than the joke.
The "Joke" is so much better shooter, passer, rebounder, playmaker, scorer and hi is way more clutch.
Players with the most polished post games in the league: Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis, Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony Towns, among others.
Am from Cameroon 🇨🇲 and I can tell you guys that there are many good talents other there that just need to be putted on the spotlights. Many kids are working and playing hard but have no help or no chances to be professional or even something closer. Sadly
Howd I not see this? Embiids the best in the world
Go 76ers!
Some coach from the Warriors BETTER show James Wiseman this. Embiid and Olajuwon are the perfect players to model his game after and not Garnett and Bosh
Garnett is a post player when he was young man. Him, Timmy and Dirk are the three PF/C that really pave the way today's Big men play the game.
@@chaolee4956 those 3 weren't as big or tall as Wiseman, he's gotta model his game after centers not pfs, even though those 3 did play the 5. He's got the physical attributes to be just as big if not bigger than Embiid if he sets his mind to it and hits the gym which I think he is doing rn. He's only 20 and his shoulders are as wide as Howard's, I can't even imagine how much of a man he'll look in 2-3 years. He still looks like a kid out there even though he towers over the majority of the league.
Whenever he got the ball in the low block, more often than not he couldn't even move the defender posting up. All in all he's got the shooting touch and the size and mass that Hakeem and Joel have. In due time. Just not sure if he'll contribute substantially to a team like the Warriors rn with the 3 best players heading towards the wrong side of 30 but who knows, he might make a jump next season. Only time will tell.
That’s not wisemens game. Not everyone has to be an iso post scorer. Theres very few of those in nba history. There’s more than one archetype of bigman. He fits more of the bam Adebayo, Dwight Howard,. Tyson chandler type of mold. Defense, rebounding, athleticism, learn one or two simple moves, and have a secondary skill. In his case, it’s his shooting. He will likely be a prototype 2way stretch finisher. A lot of pnr, dump of passes to him sealing defenders, running in transition for easy buckets, lobs, putpacks, and the occasion post touch to whatever his simple but effective go to move is. If he’s not an above average post scorer now, he’s never likely to be. He just needs to perfect his current game, and model his game after someone elite who plays like him rather than force the action to be something he’s not.
@@TheIcemanthomas Ya lost me at defense. Looked lost out there more than half the time. Granted he was 19 starting the season and barely played college basketball but still, we can only hope he gets better on the defensive end as he gets more experience.
The thing is, HE doesn't even know what he plays like, he can become abd model his game after anybody since he's so young and probably still getting used to his body and the speed of the NBA game.
I'm just saying, the best route for him to go down is Embiid's since he's arguably the best center in the game RIGHT NOW and is "someone elite" like you mentioned, offensively and defensively. He's taller than Bam, Dwight and Chandler at 7'1, he definitely doesn't fit in that category. Plus he could be more than them. Howard and Chandler don't have a jump shot and I'm pretty sure he hit more threes than them combined in his rookie season. Bam is clearly just not the player he'd end up playing like.
@@ohyeahitsthatoneguy I think u need to listen to the thinking basketball podcast. They had a great discussion on the types of centers and how they impact the game. It’s way too late in the game for him to still be trying to model his game after someone. And I’m speaking more on potential on defense. BecauSe his profile fits that of a defensive stud. He’s just hasn’t had much high level competitive play considering he opted out of his college season after a few games. He’s essentially fresh out of high school. A lot of raw talent. The nba is the place to develop you game that already has a base, and add to that foundation not build the foundation itself. Those types of prospects rarely ever work out. I think his best bet based on his current profile is more STAT than embiid. U don’t just relocate that style of play. That’s natural talent. U can’t teach what embiid does.
Nice
I think it's a strategic thing
Teams aren't really used to guarding the post these days. They're mostly wired to guard against lobs for bigs
Embiid and Jokic are making Centers a comeback
🗣🗣🗣ELITE ELITE ELITE!!!
That man was 14 in your list this year
If Hakeem is the dream Embiid is a nightmare for opponents. A little more conditioning and he could be the most feared in the league today
Love to see it; I hate how Centers have to sit at the 3 point line these days. If Embiid continues to dominate the league will get back to the drawing board I promise u.
Do Luka Step back and Carmelo Mid Range!
Once he stopped settling for 3s and started posting up more he ascended to MVP level
Hakeem looking down from heaven with wilt and bill saying our legacy is secure
I know this is an old comment; but Hakeem is very much alive and well. He's in great shape and still mentors players at his personal gym. Out of all the retired 90s greats, hes probably the healthiest looking.
Bill Russell is alive and still sits courtside at NBA events. Hes looking old; but mentally is all there.
🐐🐐🐐🤷🏽♂️
He deserves the MVP and it’s not even close
3 of the 5 best players in the league- Embiid, Joker & Giannis are centers...& they are all timers.
Giannis is a big man but he's not playing center
best centre in the nba
Yes after JOKIC
Trust the process
10 9 8 76ers!
When we take all the centers in league history and the elite guys like embiid the most important question is, who’s package is the biggest? It’s hard to say, but I know some fans are in the know
4:58 🤣
give this man the mvp
Letss Goo
Embiid's finally figuring it out, but I still worry about his overall attitude especially during the playoffs. We'll see if he can step up to the plate, because the last two playoffs he's been very disappointing and a lot of it had to do with him checking out mentally when things didn't go his way.