{"id":98969,"date":"2024-10-02T13:58:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=98969"},"modified":"2024-10-02T13:58:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T17:58:46","slug":"top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-8-joel-embiid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/10\/02\/top-25-nba-players-2024-25-no-8-joel-embiid\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 8 \u2013 Joel Embiid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Next up in our top 25<\/a> rankings is\u00a0<\/span>Joel Embiid. <\/a>The Philadelphia 76ers big man is one of the most unstoppable and talented players in the NBA. Let’s explore Embiid’s game and place among the league’s best.<\/p>\n

Top 25 NBA Players 2024-25: No. 8 \u2013 Joel Embiid<\/h2>\n

A Dominant Two-Way Force<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Embiid<\/a> is arguably the league\u2019s best scorer with incredible size, strength, and athleticism containing him is an impossible task. Crucially, Embiid\u2019s scoring goes beyond being a bruising interior force; he has a smooth mid-range game and can space the floor as a three-point shooter. Additionally, Embiid draws fouls and gets to the line better than anyone in the league, this makes Embiid an all-around scoring threat. Offensively, Embiid has improved as a playmaker, especially last year. Embiid is also one of the league\u2019s best rebounders and an elite defender. Embiid can anchor a defense due to his elite shot-blocking and athleticism. While Embiid is one of the most talented and dominant stars in the league, his lack of playoff success and injury history hold him back. Notably, in seven playoff appearances, Embiid has never made it past the second round.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n