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

The 11-12 season was the last time the Sixers entered the playoffs so far. At that time, they ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 35 wins and 31 losses, but did nothing in the playoffs.

Since then, the 76ers have embarked on an unlimited path of bad performance.

In the 12-13 season, the 76ers won 34 and lost 48, and ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference.

In the 13-14 season, the 76ers made obvious "progress" and only won 19 wins in the whole season, 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 still seeing no hope.

Last season, through the unremitting efforts of the 76ers, they finally won the last place in the league!

The operation of winning only 10 games in the whole season made the fans' scalp tingling.

In the ancient 72-73 season, the 76ers once achieved the worst record in history of 9 wins and 73 losses. Last season, the 76ers told the world that no one else would think about this record, 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 played endlessly, and even lost so much that their team culture was affected!

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

Even if a super popular balloon team like the Grizzlies and the Warriors faces the 76ers, no fans want to watch it.

Because you don’t have to look at it, 76 people will definitely be abused and their butts will bloom.

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

But this year, with the emergence of Joel Embiid, everything has changed.

Embiid was still able to perform like a superstar after two consecutive seasons, making him and the entire 76ers attract much attention.

Philadelphia fans haven't been excited about a 76ers player for a long time.

The emergence of Embiid allowed them to see the dawn of revival on the long road of disarray.

Although he has been playing badly for so many years, the 76ers' draft journey is actually very unsuccessful.

In 2013, they chose McArvey, but McArvey was just a flash in the pan and he was at his peak when he debuted.

In 2015, the 76ers took away Jalir Okafor, a big man who was compared with Towns and averaged 17.5 points per game in the rookie season, once brought hope to the Phillies.

Little did they know that this was another meteor that had its peak debut.

This year's draft 76ers won the nth James Ben Simmons, but Simmons, like Embiid, was reimbursed for the season without playing...

In other words, after so many years of bad performance, 76ers have not received any reward.

Until this season, Embiid made Philadelphia fans believe that the darkness will eventually pass.

Although the 76ers' record of 4 wins and 10 losses is still poor, they have won 3 of them in the last 4 games!

It seems that after a period of adaptation, Embiid has begun to lead the team to win.

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

This game proves that even Embiid is not at all inferior even when facing the top center in the league!

And this also convinces fans that the 76ers can really win. They are in a good momentum now and they have unlimited potential.

Perhaps the 76ers may not be able to enter the playoffs this season, let alone the championship.

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

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

So, when the Grizzlies and Hornets finished their game and saw the league suspend Gasol Jr. for five games, the whole of Philadelphia cheered!

Although Gasol is not that star-like, the whole world knows how strong the Spaniard is. He is definitely the kind of player who is more powerful than fame.

When Whiteside was with the Grizzlies, he could only play substitute.

Especially after developing three-pointers this year, Gasol has become a versatile player who is both offensive and defensive.

If Embiid confronts Gasol, it may be a bit difficult.

But now, Embiid's biggest obstacle is gone! Gasol was suspended, which is equivalent to paving the way for Embiid's battle to become famous.

Ingram and D'Angelo Russell of the Lakers both made the Warriors fail. One of the two games the Warriors lost this season was to the Lakers.

Since that's the case, Embiid might also be an upset on the Grizzlies!

This is NBA, everything is possible here!

"Joel, you must not take it lightly! Prepare for the game and show your best form!" The morning before the game started, Bamot called Embiid to call.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If Embiid really wins the Grizzlies and leads the team to win three consecutive games, then Bamot will never have to worry about Embiid.

Fans don’t care whether the Grizzlies’ main center is absent. As long as they can win, no one will care about such details!

"Don't worry, brother, I'm fully prepared! Besides, if Espanyol is not here, I probably won't meet too strong opponents. The Grizzlies will not make it to let Link play the No. 5 position for me, hahahaha."

Embiid was very confident. He did not lose any disadvantage in the last match against Whiteside, which made Embiid's confidence soar.

When he beat Gasol, he didn't think he would lose. Since Gasol was not here, Embiid felt that he would definitely win!

"Yes, it's because Gasol is not here that you need to seize the opportunity!"

"I can, brother!"

"I believe in you, Joel."

After hanging up the phone, Bamot hurriedly checked the Grizzlies' roster.

Although the Clippers have played against the Grizzlies twice this season and lost both times, Bamot really can't think of who the Grizzlies' substitute center is.

After reading the roster, I remembered that the Grizzlies' second center is Nikola Jokic, who played the Dream Team's inside in the Olympics this summer.

However, as of now, Jokic's performance this season is very mediocre. He played poorly, but there was no highlight. This has led to Jokic's highlight performance in the Olympics being left behind by fans.

It is not easy for him to survive as a second round pick. Compared with a genius like Embiid, he is not at the same level at all!

Moreover, just a clumsy guy like Jokic with a round head and a round mind... doesn't look very powerful...

Bamot also became more confident. The little guy he discovered was finally going to be famous all over the world tomorrow!

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Link was very unhappy by the league's heavy punishment on Gasol.

But there is no way, who made the Grizzly bear a thorn in the eyes of Mr. Joke? I finally seized the opportunity, and the joke must be very powerful.

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

But in Jogel's words, "You are not banned with the game, it's a blessing in disguise. Just fine it, don't let this matter affect the team all the time."

The league has made a decision, and Link has no way to change anything else, so he can only accept it.

Moreover, the league directly suspended Batum, who took the initiative to cause trouble, and he was the one who was punished the most. This result of handling can also make Link feel a little more balanced.

However, the ban on Gasol will undoubtedly be seized by the media to hype it up.

Most media believe that Gasol's ban is likely to lead to the Grizzlies' unbeaten golden body being broken.

Against the backdrop of Embiid and the 76ers getting on track, everyone is looking forward to the game on No. 23.

The day before the game started, when Link was interviewed by a reporter during training, someone asked him a question, "Joel Embiid has performed very well this season. He has become the most promising center player in the league. In Gasol's absence, Embiid will definitely make you very difficult."

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

"Uh...did you forget? Gasol was suspended for five games. In the next game against the 76ers, your starting center will not be able to play."

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

Link turned his head and pointed to the round head Jokic who didn't look very powerful.

It has only been a few months since Jokic beat the Dream Team inside, and no one has mentioned it.
Chapter completed!