[Hudrick] Joel Embiid said it’s a “different story” from last year where he really wasn’t sure what he could do physically. Said he’s in a good place mentally and better than he was a year ago.

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  1. https://bsky.app/profile/paulhudrick.bsky.social/post/3lzqqf4737s2p

    > Joel Embiid said going forward he’s “going to listen to the body.” Said sometimes that’s unpredictable, but he just needs to take it all in stride. Said he understands the situation he’s in with his injury history.

    > Joel Embiid said it’s difficult to change the way he plays because the team relies on him heavily on both ends of the court. Said it would be a big adjustment and he doesn’t see it happening.

    > Joel Embiid surprisingly spoke first. He seemed maybe the most relaxed in this setting I’ve ever seen him. Gave thoughtful answers and was as transparent as he could be about his health.

    https://bsky.app/profile/austinkrell.bsky.social/post/3lzqqb4rgor2f

    > Joel Embiid says he feels pretty good. Lot of progress over last couple months. Plan in place, trying to check all the boxes, take it day by day and keep getting stronger/better.

    >He says they’re on schedule and there have been court sessions.

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    > “As soon as we drafted him, I just knew I would like him.” – Embiid on Edgecombe

    >Says the rookie reminds him of himself, in terms of background.

    **PG**

    https://bsky.app/profile/adamaaronson.bsky.social/post/3lzqr3nwmtk25

    > George on his knee: “I think I’m getting better and better, feeling stronger and stronger. This next couple weeks is very important heading into the season… All I can do is focus on doing that day after day… I do think I will be at a good place, hopefully sooner than later.”

    > Paul George doesn’t think he will be participating in training camp from the outset, but he will be a vocal leader in that setting as much as he can.

    > George said he had a good conversation with Nick Nurse recently about taking young players under his wing.

    “He’s counting on me… That means a lot to me.”

    > Asked George about playing more power forward this year: “If you asked me about this 10 years ago, I wouldn’t be a fan of it.”

    >George says in today’s NBA and at this point, he’s happy to let the young guys roam on the wing. Mentioned Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes.

    > George said he’s cleared for everything but contact

    **VJ**

  8. The best course of action for your sanity is to expect nothing. Just glad he’s doing well mentally

  17. This is great until he takes an awkward fall in the paint in the 2nd regular season game and he’s out for an indeterminate amount of time

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