How many years have the Philadelphia 76ers been rotten? Maybe even the Philadelphia fans themselves can't remember.

The 11-12 season was the last time the 76ers made the playoffs. At the time, they were eighth in the East with a 35-31 record, but did nothing in the playoffs.

Since then, the 76ers have embarked on a path of unbridled slump without a lower limit.

In the 12-13 season, the 76ers were 34-48 and ninth in the East.

In the 13-14 season, the 76ers "improved" significantly, winning only 19 wins in the whole season, the second-to-last in the league!

In the 14-15 season, the 76ers hit a new high, winning only 18 games in the whole season, and there is still no hope.

Last season, through the unremitting efforts of the 76ers, they finally won the bottom of the league once!

The operation of winning only 10 games in the whole season made the fans' scalps tingle.

In the ancient 72-73 season, the 76ers had the worst record in history with 9 wins and 73 losses. And last season's 76ers told the world that this record was not even thought about by others, and it was all covered by the 76ers!

For four seasons, the 76ers didn't know what victory was. It can be said that they are endlessly rotten, and even the team culture has been affected by losing!

Of course, the 76ers' game has also become a cancer in attendance.

Even if a super-popular team like the Grizzlies and Warriors plays against the 76ers, there are no fans who want to watch it at all.

Because you don't need to look at it to know that the 76ers will definitely be abused to the point that their asses will bloom.

Therefore, even the league can't stand the 76ers' bad behavior.

However, this year, with Joel. Embiid was born, and everything changed.

Embiid's story of being able to perform like a superstar after two consecutive seasons has made him, along with the entire 76ers, in the spotlight.

It's been a long, long time since Philadelphia fans have been excited about a certain 76ers player.

Embiid's appearance has allowed them to see the dawn of revival on the long road to rottenness.

Although it has been rotten for so many years, the 76ers' draft road is actually very unsmooth.

In 13 years, they selected McCarvey, but McCarvey was just a flash in the pan, and his debut was the peak.

In '15, the 76ers took Jalil. Okafor, who has been compared to Towns, the big man who averaged 17.5 points per game in his rookie season gave hope to the Phillies in the past.

As everyone knows, this is another meteor that is at the peak of his debut.

In this year's draft, the 76ers won the Nth James Ben. Simmons, as a result, Simmons, like Embiid, was reimbursed for the season without playing......

In other words, after so many years, the 76ers have not been rewarded at all.

Until this season, Embiid convinced Philadelphia fans that the darkness would eventually pass.

Although the 76ers' 4-10 record is still poor, they have won 3 of the last 4 games!

It looks like Embiid has started to lead the team to win after a period of adaptation.

Especially in the last game, facing the Heat led by Whiteside, Embiid scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks to lead the team to extinguish the Heat.

This game proved that Embiid is not at all inferior even in the face of the league's top center!

And it also convinces fans that the 76ers can really win. They're gaining momentum right now and they have a lot of potential.

Maybe the 76ers still won't necessarily make the playoffs this season, let alone a championship.

But at least win some games, they can do it!

Philadelphia fans have been holding back for too long, and the 76ers have been holding back for too long. Now as long as there is any chance of victory, they will not let it go!

So, when the Grizzlies' game with the Hornets ended, the whole of Philadelphia cheered after seeing the league punish Gasol Jr. with a five-game suspension!

Gasol Jr. may not be so star-studded, but the whole world knows how strong the Spaniard is, and he is definitely the kind of player whose strength is greater than his fame.

When Whiteside was in the Grizzlies, he could only play as a substitute.

Especially after developing three points this year, Gasol has become an all-rounder who combines offense and defense.

If Embiid is against Gasol, it may be a bit of a struggle.

But now, Embiid's biggest obstacle is gone! Gasol's suspension paved the way for Embiid's battle for fame.

The Lakers' Ingram and D'Angelo. Russell has had times when the Warriors overturned, and one of the two games the Warriors lost this season was to the Lakers.

In this case, Embiid may be able to make an upset on the Grizzlies!

It's the NBA, and anything is possible here!

"Joel, you must not take it lightly! Prepare well for the game and be at your best! The morning before the game, Bamot made a special call to tell Embiid.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and if Embiid can really win against the Grizzlies and lead the team to three consecutive wins, then Bamot won't have to worry about Embiid at all.

Fans don't care if the Grizzlies' main center is absent, as long as they can win, no one cares about this kind of detail!

"Don't worry, brother, I'm well prepared! Besides, the Spaniard is not there, and I probably won't face too strong opponents. The Grizzlies won't make a trip to let Link play the No. 5 position for me, hahahaha. ”

Embiid is very confident, and the last game against Whiteside did not fall behind at all, which made Embiid's confidence skyrocket.

Playing Gasol, he doesn't think he's going to lose. Since Gasol is not there, Embiid feels that he can definitely win!

"Yes, it's because Gasol isn't there that you need to seize the opportunity!"

"I will, man!"

"I believe in you, Joel."

Hanging up the phone, Bamot hurriedly checked the Grizzlies' roster.

Although the Clippers have played the Grizzlies twice this season, losing both times. But who the Grizzlies' backup center is, Bamot really can't figure it out at once.

After reading the list, I remembered that the Grizzlies' second center was Nikola, who played the interior of the Dream Team in the Olympic arena this summer. Jokic.

But for now, Jokic's performance this season has been very mediocre. It's not a bad game, but it's not a bright spot. As a result, Jokic's highlight performance at the Olympics has long been left behind by fans.

It's not easy for him to survive as a second-round show, and compared with a genius like Embiid, it's not at the same level at all!

And, just a bulky guy like Jokic with a round head and a round brain...... It doesn't look very powerful......

Bamot has also become more confident, and the little guy he discovered will finally be famous all over the world tomorrow!

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The league's heavy punishment of Gasol made Link very unhappy.

But it can't be helped, who let the grizzly bear be a thorn in the side of Mr. Joke? It's hard to seize the opportunity, and the joke must be played well.

Not only was Gasol punished, but Link was also fined by the league for his outspoken "greetings" to Batum at a press conference after the game.

But in Jogger's words, "It's a blessing in misfortune that you didn't get banned with you." Fines are fines, don't let this keep affecting the team. ”

The alliance has made a decision, and Link can't change anything but accept it.

Moreover, the league directly banned Batum, who took the initiative to provoke trouble, for 8 games, and he was punished the heaviest. This kind of processing result can be regarded as making Link feel a little more balanced.

However, Gasol's suspension will undoubtedly be hyped by the media.

Most media outlets believe that Gasol's suspension is likely to result in the Grizzlies' undefeated streak being broken.

In the context of Embiid and the 76ers on the right track, everyone is looking forward to the game on the 23rd.

The day before the game, Link was interviewed by reporters during training, and someone asked him a question, "Joel. Embiid has been in excellent form this season, and he's become the league's most promising center. In Gasol's absence, Embiid will definitely make it very tricky for you. ”

Link looked at the camera with a confused look on his face and asked rhetorically, "Why do we find it tricky?" ”

"Uh...... Have you forgotten? Gasol was suspended for five games. In the next game against the 76ers, your starting center won't be able to play. ”

"Of course I haven't forgotten, but so what? Our substitute centre-forward is also very good. If you want me to say, he's the most promising center in the league. ”

Link tilted his head, then pointed to Jokic, who didn't look very powerful with a round head and a round brain.

It's only been a few months since Jokic blew up the Dream Team's interior line, and no one has talked about it anymore.

I really don't know who is forgetful.