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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Joel Embiid
Position: Center
Size: 7-0, 250
School: Kansas, Freshman
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Summary: For somebody still “new” to the game of basketball, Embiid has made tremendous strides but hasn’t come close to even tapping his true potential. Since size is always coveted in the NBA, there is a realistic chance the Cameroon native could be the No. 1-overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Player Comparison: Hakeem Olajuwon. It is easy to see why Embiid is drawing comparisons to a younger Hakeem Olajuwon. With his size, athleticism, footwork, and blossoming talent, Embiid has the potential to be a dominant low post scorer and defensive presence if his game continues to grow at the rate it has in the past couple of years.
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Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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