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76ers’ Joel Embiid savagely compared to a ‘junk baller’ like Jamie Moyer by Zach Lowe

The Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is facing questions about his declining athleticism following a sluggish start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite his reputation as one of the league’s most dominant big men, the former MVP has yet to…

By Airness Alao · Clutch Points

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:35 PM

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Zach Lowe compared Joel Embiid to MLB junk baller Jamie Moyer, claiming the center cannot jump anymore.
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 points per game on 38 percent shooting through his first nine appearances.
Lowe's criticism highlighted the Philadelphia 76ers star's noticeably reduced mobility and vertical explosiveness.

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NBA analyst Zach Lowe sharply criticized Joel Embiid's declining athleticism, comparing the Philadelphia 76ers center to former MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer. Lowe stated that Embiid has reached the 'junk baller' phase of his career and noted that the former MVP cannot jump anymore amid a sluggish start to the season.

Through his first nine appearances, Embiid averaged just 17.9 points per game while shooting 38 percent from the field. While Lowe pointed to Embiid's reduced mobility, supporters have argued that the center typically requires time to build his conditioning and adjust to his teammates.

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