Sixers Players SPEAK OUT on Kai Jones Signing – Major Embiid Injury Update | Sixers News
The Philadelphia 76ers have revealed a bit of their game plan regarding their management of New Edition Kai Jones and the expectations for him when coming to the team we also saw Kelly UB Jr speak out a little bit on what he means his presence on the team of course Kelly UB
Having the experience playing with Kai back in Charlotte last year and we got some intriguing updates about Joel embiid and his potential return to this team some positive updates that I cannot wait to get into but before I dive fully into it I do want to remind you guys to
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Going to start with this quote from Kelly UB about Kai Jones specifically and this coming from Kai Carlin via Sixers wire here he writes Kelly UB Jr who played with Jones in the previous two seasons in Charlotte knows exactly what he can bring to the table UB claims
He was a bit of a good voice of reason for his younger teammate quote new energy athleticism versatility but it’s up to us to welcome him with open arms and let him know that you know we are your family said UB you’re loved and I’m happy to have my boy back I was
Definitely a good voice of reason for him over there in Charlotte so I think that everything happens for a reason Jones was the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft and has shown off a lot of athleticism and defensive acument he had 14 points eight rebounds and five
Steals in Friday’s wins for the Delware blue coats in the G League he will have to prove himself in a short amount of time in order to earn another deal so I like what Kelly says here and cool that he is kind of extending that relationship showing that he does
Believe in Kai and there is a foundation of relationship from their previous stop and Charlotte’s an interesting situation that we know that it’s a little bit of a a lawless land when it comes to the NBA that there’s plenty of guys there with each with their individual issues and
Not really the best situation for a lot of young guys I do shout shout out the guys such as Brandon Miller who seem to be making the most of it but he’s also a guy that has a bit of concern so I try not to judge too harshly I also will
Point out when it comes to Kai Jones that there was just a an interview with Sham shiria of the athletic where Kai was pretty open talking about everything the loss of some family members that really stuck with him during this time him learning the ins and outs of the NBA
How much the NBA lifestyle was something that he had to adjust to and it did kind of make me reflect and think that this is a different guy than I kind of think we heard the past couple seasons and years that the reasons he was in
Headlines did not seem to be like the reasons that he desired and I think a lot of times we’re a little too harsh on these guys who are 20 21 22 years old and still figuring out the world guys who a lot of times come from very little
Money and all of a sudden have millions of dollars D dro in their bank account it is an adjustment and there are different expectations and situations that come with it and I think for Kai that this could be a very good sign if he’s a guy that gets it before it’s too
Late that is working to change the narrative on himself and I would love nothing more than a Redemption story to be in Philadelphia that I am a believer in the talent and that’s something that you can’t teach and if he does have his head on straight and this is something
That he’s ready to work on himself he’s ready to grow into the NBA basketball player that he has the potential to be I have no issue with that being in Philadelphia now we did have a bit of kind of some insight on the expectations during his time here this coming from
Kai Carlin as well and he tweets out as far as Kai Jones is concerned Nick Nur says the plan is for Jones to be in the g- league for these 10 days and then evaluate from here now this game plan I wholeheartedly disagree with that Kai
Jones is a guy we know what he can do at the G League level that we’ve seen two seasons of legit sample siiz data of how productive he can be a guy that’s pretty comfortably a 17- 10 guy in terms of points and rebounds his athleticism pops
He had 14 points and eight rebounds and his debut down to the blue coats and I really like what I saw but I think he fits a little bit of this model in this category of players who are too good for the G league but we can’t quite figure
Out what they can be in NBA terms and that’s what I’m most curious about when it comes to Kai is he a guy that right now can be an impact player on this Sixers team specifically during the absence of Joel embiid those are the questions that I want answered and
That’s why I would prefer him kind of be thrown to the fire given an opportunity with the Sixers team now as a little asri next to this it may not matter for this situation as he did leave that blue Coast debut with a little bit of a
Hamstring injury no real Clarity on what the severity of that is but that would be super disappointing for Kai and for the Sixers if this is something that keeps him out for an extended period of time obviously for Kai specifically that he’s playing on a 10-day contract that
Every single one of these days matter so this injury is not a good situation for him and for the Sixers Unfortunately they can’t really afford to wait right now that they need guys that can come in and make an impact as is and if Kai’s up laner now within hamstring injury that
Would be an issue as far as for both sides of things so hopefully it is nothing serious there maybe it was just tightness or cramping or something that isn’t goingon to keep him out for a long period of time but not a great sign there but if he is available I would
Just like to reinforce that is a guy that I would like to see thrown to the fire and see what he can do at the NBA level I don’t see the harm in that and I understand a lot of this is having to do with where he’s at mentally what his
Mindset is and all those kind of questions but I don’t think that prevents it from being found out if you do want to throw him to the fire at the g at the NBA level now when all with all this talk about this Sixers team the kai
Jones the young players the steps that we’re seeing Kelly UB all these comments none of it really matters without the knowledge of what’s going on with Joel embiid and for the first time in a while it feels like we’re starting to gain some Traction in the positive direction
And we’re starting to have an idea of what a return How likely that is so I do want to jump in with a couple updates here start with this we have an article from ESPN here that says Joel embiid has been reevaluated by doctors and they are
Quote happy with the progress that the 76ers Center is making following miniscus surgery on his left knee Philadelphia head coach Nick nurse said Saturday quote I think always stages of how these things progress and they said before the Sixers 109 to 98 win over the Charlotte Hornets quote everyone wants
To know well how long is is it going to be and they gave a wide range because of that because everyone heals differently we’re just trying to take it as it comes get him healthy and get him back when he’s ready to go asked if he believes
Embiid will be back with the team before the playoffs nurse was cautious quote I’m still hoping so and pretty confident yes the coach said that is great news there and really the most direct I’ve seen these six acknowledge a potential return there’s been a lot of answers as
Far as just taking what the doctors say just waiting it taking it day by day all those types of phrases that teams generally throw out this to me is the most direct that the Sixers are acknowledging that they are hopeful for a return to the court and that does
Change things from the Sixers perspective and to add on to that as a whole we had an initial tweet from John Clark back on March 4th saying that I’m told Joel embiid is still on track to return in the first or second week of April before the playoffs he quote
Tweeted his own tweet yesterday saying good news EMB did some work in Sixers practice today non- contct Joel is progressing well and that is the biggest thing to me the fact that he is actually on court even if it is non- contact the fact that he’s out there with this
Current Sixers team to me all but says the return is imminent that this is a guy that is rapidly progressing towards stepping back on the floor and if there was any doubt about him not coming back this season I think it’s unlikely that we’re seeing this right now that I think
Everyone is Full Throttle with the expectation and goal of bringing him back to the six years team and once again that does change everything from the Sixers perspective but it is the fact that he is beginning practice we also got reports of from campaign and Buddy heel that when they were traded to
These Sixers that Joel embiid was in the film that was sent for them some of the play play design the sets that they’re going to run a lot of it still being built around Joel that once again just reinforces that the intention is him coming back to the Sixers team and that
Is great news that does change thing and we did also by the way pass a Monumental Landmark for Joel embiid that he did turn 30 this weekend pretty pretty insane here that he did turn 30 in those years an NBA player a seven time Allstar an MVP a five-time all NBA two time
Scoring champion career 27.8 points 11.2 rebounds 3.6 assists one of the best players to ever put on a Sixers uniform it is insane that he’s already turning 30 I remember him the wide-eyed bushy tailed immature young in that was first came to Philadelphia and to see him grow
Both as a player as a person starting a family here in Philadelphia been really cool I can’t think of another player across any sport that embodies an era of that specific team than Joel emid and the Sixers he is the process incarnated he is the guy that is the both from a
Basketball standpoint from a personality standpoint from a media standpoint he’s all of these things and the Sixers could not have asked for more as much as went wrong in the process era and there’s plenty of it between Ben Simmons Markel folz Jimmy Butler the list goes on and
On but Joel embiid is the thing that they got right and it is only right if they can find a way to reroute the ship and find a way to take it home and win a championship and by the way if he’s coming back healthy if all signs
Returning to Joel embiid being full strength and himself for this Sixers team do not count this Team out yet and to take a look at these standings specifically I know I’ve mentioned this but these Sixers continue to slide a little bit they’re currently sitting at
The a seed 37 and 30 after that Victory against the Charlotte Hornets yesterday that makes them tied for the heat for that seven seed the heat holding the tiebreaker there and just half a game back against the Indiana Pacers and at the time of my self recording reping
This the Sixers set to square off with the Miami Heat tonight so that game will have some massive implications in terms of seating as both those teams tied with the same exact record as it currently stands but the Pacers 38 and 30 Right Above It the Orlando Magic continue to
Rip off winds they’re climbing these standings at a rate that I didn’t quite expect now 40 and 28 sitting in that fifth seed that’s something where they’re starting to build up some distance that I’m a little bit surprised about they were a team that I absolutely could have seen these Sixers staying
Afloat and passing but they look really good and you got to kind of give them the respect that they are a talented the team ultimately the Sixers have to continue to worry about their business there is still no signs of when Joel embiid will return to the floor no
Hardcore date or set timetable for that but still these signs progressing in the right direction so I’m feeling more optimistic than ever that Joel embiid will be back on the Sixers team they did get the victory over the Charlotte Hornets most recently that was a necessary win even if it was a little
Hard to come by Brandon Miller getting ejected from the game and all the other factors that it was a little bit of a scare down the stretch the bottom line is they did get the Victory and that’s all that matters at this point so whenever they have the opportunity to
Rip off wins they have to find a way to do it I don’t feel particularly great about their odds against Miami Heat tonight but that would be a huge win for this team and one that I think could start to open the door for them climbing
Back to that six seed I know that’s asking a lot that they still have a tough stretch of schedule but signs are pointing up from these Sixers end of things so the bottom line is I would love it if Kai Jones is able to make an appearance at the NBA level again it
Seems like the Sixers do not have that in the cards but they are eligible to sign him to a secondary 10-day contract check so maybe the game plan being see where he’s at in the g-league level for the first 10 days try him out in the NBA
Level for the second 10 days and then make a longterm decision for there but none of this matters until Joel embiid is back on the floor and it seems like the timing is getting closer and closer to that so my level of optimism is increasing with this team I do want to
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Sixers Players SPEAK OUT on Kai Jones Signing – Major Embiid Injury Update | Sixers News
The Sixers picked up a necessary win over the Charlotte Hornets to move to 37-30 on the year. One former Hornets player may also be making an impact on the Sixers as they signed Kai Jones to a 1- day contract. Kelly Oubre speaks on his thoughts on the addition and experience with the young player during their time as teammates. Sean Barnard reacts to these comments before switching gears and looking at the latest updates surrounding Joel Embiid’s potential return to the floor.
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