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Shaq Roasts Joel Embiid For His ‘Soft’ Play Against Giannis And The Bucks

Nico Martinez
Feb 7, 2020
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With the Philadelphia 76ers in a rut, it’s easy to point the finger of blame at Joel Embiid. As the star and the de facto face of the franchise, some argue that he hasn’t been doing enough to lead his team to victory.

In the midst of the Sixers’ fourth straight loss, NBA big man legend Shaquille O’Neal went so far as to call out Embiid on national television for his level of play.

During half-time, Shaq pointed out multiple examples of Embiid playing “soft, with a capital T-T-T-T-T-T.” Embiid was 1 for 10 from the floor in the first 24 minutes.

Shaq going off on Embiid, calling him soft😂pic.twitter.com/x1Ep8AY1QZ

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 7, 2020

Shaq’s words were called harsh by some of the crew, but he did not back down. On both ends, Embiid did seem (admittedly) lethargic and slow. He finished the game with just 19 points on 23% shooting in his team’s 11 point loss. On the other end, he gave up 45 points combined to Giannis and Lopez in the paint.

There are obviously a number of factors at play in Philly’s struggles lately. But Embiid is likely part of the reason why. If he wants to take his team further in the postseason, he has to be more aggressive and dominant under the rim — on both ends of the floor.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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