Joel Embiid provides love, respect to former Sixers guard Markelle Fultz

PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia 76ers made a giant transfer within the 2017 NBA draft after they despatched the No. 3 decide to the Boston Celtics to maneuver as much as the No. 1 decide and choose Markelle Fultz out of Washington. The thought was that he would assist the Sixers transfer nearer to a championship.

Sadly, Fultz handled a weird shoulder damage and he solely performed in a grand whole of 33 video games throughout two seasons in Philadelphia earlier than being despatched to the Orlando Magic on the 2019 deadline.

After coping with extra accidents in Orlando, Fultz performed his first recreation again in Philadelphia on Monday, a 119-109 win for the Magic, and he had 12 factors and 10 assists within the win.

“That’s truly loopy that that was his first recreation again right here, however I’ve all the time been a giant fan of him,” stated Joel Embiid of Fultz. “I discuss to him and once we did commerce him, I used to be upset as a result of I felt like we had given up on him too early. Even again then, even with out a bounce shot. I nonetheless thought he was a tremendous expertise simply because it’s so fast.”

On the season, Fultz is now averaging 12.1 factors and 5.7 assists. That isn’t precisely celebrity No. 1 general decide numbers, however contemplating how far he’s come, this can be a large step for him.

“I believe he went by way of lots of stuff,” added Furkan Korkmaz. “Mentally, bodily. For a participant, it’s not straightforward to come back again robust from that so I believe he did it. It’s good to see him taking part in so properly. Particularly, tonight (Monday). I believe he actually, actually performed properly offensively and defensively. He set the tone for them. He gave them lots of vitality after which they obtained the win.”

The Magic have lots of younger expertise, 2022 No. 1 decide Paolo Banchero appears to be like like he can be participant for some time, however Fultz continues to be the lead man for them on the level guard spot.

“He’s playmaker,” added Embiid. “He will get guys straightforward pictures. There’s a motive why they’re crew. Clearly, they drafted an important rookie who’s gonna be a extremely good participant on this league, however I believe the whole lot runs by way of Markelle. They’re higher than what their file says they usually wouldn’t be there with out the impression that he has.”

It’s apparent that Fultz was well liked by his former Sixers teammates. Lots has modified in Philadelphia since he was with the crew, however the guys nonetheless right here have respect for him.

“I do know him personally,” Korkmaz added. “He’s a extremely good man, child. I believe he deserves to be on this scenario. He even deserves higher.”

Listing

Markelle Fultz opens up on time with Sixers in first game back in Philly

Associated

Report: Kings monitoring Matisse Thybulle to acquire him from Sixers

Markelle Fultz reacts to Philly return after Magic knock off Sixers

Joel Embiid upset with officiating after Sixers fall to Magic at home

Story originally appeared on Sixers Wire

Previous post Father and son ‘killed spouse’s lover who was hiding in wardrobe’
Next post Shoppers First Enterprise Options Displays MRO Software program, ProMRO at Acumatica Summit 2023