Stephen A. Smith and Monica McNutt discuss whether they’d rather have Denver Nuggets C Nikola Jokic or Philadelphia 76ers C Joel Embiid.
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hipking23
January 20, 2022 at 7:29 pm
If it’s always about athleticism, why was Luka better than Paul George in the Mavs v Clippers series?
Todd 1
January 20, 2022 at 8:03 pm
Joker!!! Mic 🎤 drop!!!!
Justin TheAlpha
January 21, 2022 at 2:44 am
Embiid way better
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 8:06 pm
Jokic makes everyone better
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 8:08 pm
Jokic had a 49pt triple get outta here
Thaddeuss Bartley
January 20, 2022 at 9:54 pm
in 41 mins on 64%
Embiid in 27 mins on 74%
C
January 21, 2022 at 12:05 am
@Thaddeuss Bartley Jokic had a 35pt triple double in like 15 mins last year, lmao. It was only the second quarter.
Justin TheAlpha
January 21, 2022 at 2:47 am
Embiid had 50 in 27 min on 74% I’m talking Embiid.
Benjamin From The Tribe of Judah
January 20, 2022 at 8:09 pm
Just for the record the 76ers beat the nuggets without Embiid and Ben Simmons. But we’ll see March 14
pan da
January 20, 2022 at 10:31 pm
🤔 maybe embiid won’t play that game again he haven’t play against jokic in the past 2 year I think 🤷♂️
Ticoloco 29
January 20, 2022 at 8:17 pm
Joker>>> Embiid
irsan goffar
January 20, 2022 at 8:18 pm
Jokic and giannis over embid.
Gucci Hare
January 20, 2022 at 8:21 pm
You know Embiid is better because the only reason you guys list durability.
C
January 20, 2022 at 11:54 pm
What about passing? Or shooting? Or clutch factor? Or versatility? Or rebounding? Jokic is better at all of those things, too, lmao. Jokic is just better. Only thing embiid has on his is defense, and this year Jokic has closed the gap there too by becoming a good defender. With Jokic it’s not “is he the best center”, it’s “is he the best player”. Embiid isn’t there yet.
Миливоје Кнежевић
January 20, 2022 at 8:55 pm
Kunta Kinte also had better athleticism than Nikola Tesla 😆😂😉
a miš
January 20, 2022 at 8:58 pm
Jokic > Embiid
Justin TheAlpha
January 21, 2022 at 2:46 am
Embiid is better
Yul Ja Ma
January 20, 2022 at 9:05 pm
“Embiid Athleticism” amounts to getting injured 😂
Jared Richey
January 20, 2022 at 9:29 pm
The same athleticism is the reason Embiid gets hurt. Same thing with high flying guards getting hurt all the time. Jokic plays at a slow pace and preserves his body
Joe Frazier's Left Hook
January 20, 2022 at 9:30 pm
Anthony Davis should not be in this conversation with Jokic and Embiid.
C
January 21, 2022 at 12:03 am
Lmao good one
Karim W.
January 20, 2022 at 9:35 pm
Both are incredibly talented but I’ll take Jokic’s activity over Embiid.
Elmz Tana
January 20, 2022 at 10:00 pm
Embiid more complete
AniManga House
January 20, 2022 at 10:09 pm
Oh come on now, Jokic destroys Gobert every time he plays the Jazz and AD would be a treat defensively?
Mitcham1986
January 20, 2022 at 10:32 pm
‘Because of his athleticism.’ Translation, ‘He’s black and dunks.’
B
January 20, 2022 at 10:33 pm
Morant over yannis and now embid over joker.. do nba mvps and championships mean anything to you Stephen a… Stephen a the walking contradiction
TheRebounder
January 20, 2022 at 10:39 pm
Gotta say athleticism is like the perfect NBA excuse over talent it seems (Ja,Luka,BI,Porzingis). Jokic can stay still and pour buckets or give dimes, also Jokic lost a lot of weight so he could stay healthy and durable…
Caleb Hallberg
January 20, 2022 at 10:53 pm
SAS has never picked a white boy fyi
Justin TheAlpha
January 21, 2022 at 2:47 am
Who cares.
American tar macker
January 20, 2022 at 11:28 pm
Stevan a hates freedom
JR Thomas
January 20, 2022 at 11:33 pm
All that athleticism got Embiid only 16 double doubles. He’s not even close to Jokic
Justin TheAlpha
January 21, 2022 at 2:44 am
Embiid is better clown
Soup
January 21, 2022 at 12:21 am
Embiid has done more for Sixers than Jokic has for Nuggets. Ends debate really.
Carried them to #1 seed last year, if it wasnt Ben Simmons their playoffs may have gone very different.
TellemG
January 21, 2022 at 1:39 am
Wow what a bad take
TN Y
January 21, 2022 at 12:56 am
I’ll take Jokic’s No-drama, no-fuss, all-business, no-injury resume over Embiid’s. He elevates the entire team, and you can fit ANYONE around him.
Pinoy Audio Enthusiast
January 21, 2022 at 1:00 am
0:22 he starts mumble rapping