Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has undoubtedly been one of the best players in the NBA over the years.
Since being drafted No. 3 overall in 2024, the seven-time All-Star has to carve out a legendary career for himself, highlighted by taking home the league MVP award in 2023.
During an episode of the Club 520 Podcast, former Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague gave his thoughts on Embiid’s career and his Hall of Fame case.
“It ain’t matter, just get your chicken, brother. He’s done after these three years for sure… “That (expletive) missed so many games, though. He missed years. He missed three years. He missed his whole first year or something,” Teague said.. “That boy ain’t never played 70 games. He might not make the Hall of Fame, bro. How many points he scored??… 12,000 ain’t that many, I scored 10 (thousand).”
Though as talented as he is, the 31-year-old center has battled through several injuries throughout his career. Last season, he appeared in 19 games, batting with nagging knee injuries. He was limited to 39 regular-season games in the 2023-24 season after undergoing Meniscus surgery.
Still, his resume is impressive, with multiple All-Star Appearances, All-NBA selections, and an MVP award to his name, minus the championship that still eludes him.
Other 76er greats, like Allen Iverson and Charles Barkley, are in the Hall of Fame without having won championships. Whether Embiid joins them in Springfield is to be seen.
One thing is certain: no one has questioned his impact when he is healthy and playing, and he’ll have a strong case when it’s all said and done.
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