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Jo to Mo: “Welcome to the ****ing league!”

Russ Joy

By Russ Joy

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During a 5-on-5 scrimmage run by NBA training guru Drew Hanlen, Joel Embiid gave this year’s No. 6 overall pick Mo Bamba a taste of what to expect in his rookie season. The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Semi Ojeleye, the Hawks’ Taurean Prince, and others could only look on horrified by what “The Process” did to the Magic rookie.

A few things to ponder:

  1. Embiid’s the only one without a shirt. Intimidation tactic?
  2. Bamba likely committed at least two fouls.
  3. Embiid double-dribbled.
  4. Bamba’s 7’1″ frame and 7’10” wingspan was on full display. If the kid can put on some muscle, he’ll be an absolute terror in three to five years.
  5. Trust the Process.

Side note: Markelle Fultz was apparently at the session, but did not play in the 5-on-5.

 

Russ Joy
Russ Joy

Russ Joy is a commercial editor for XLMedia PLC, co-host of Snow The Goalie: A Flyers Podcast and It's Just Wrestling Podcast, and a Philadelphia Flyers writer for CrossingBroad.com. A graduate of West Chester University of PA and California University of PA, Russ is also a husband and father of four. Follow him on Twitter: @JoyOnBroad Email: russell.joy@xlmedia.com

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