The Unikornet

[bigq]

Loved the double eclipse on Embiid’s wide open three last night (ineffective). I also love his facial expressions particularly after he makes a basket. He seems to be having a lot of fun and making the most of his opportunities to play. He is a joy to watch.

 

[Just a bit outside]

Loved the double eclipse on Embiid’s wide open three last night (ineffective). I also love his facial expressions particularly after he makes a basket. He seems to be having a lot of fun and making the most of his opportunities to play. He is a joy to watch.

I texted my son last night that Kornet is living his best life. Love his joy.

 

[DavidTai]

Loved the double eclipse on Embiid’s wide open three last night (ineffective). I also love his facial expressions particularly after he makes a basket. He seems to be having a lot of fun and making the most of his opportunities to play. He is a joy to watch.

I remember the first one Embiid pulled down then just shot it the second time and it going in, and the smug JVG going "I never believed in the Eclipse."

That said, really loved the moments he was on the floor, especially the just-before-halftime block.

 

[bigq]

I remember the first one Embiid pulled down then just shot it the second time and it going in, and the smug JVG going "I never believed in the Eclipse."

That said, really loved the moments he was on the floor, especially the just-before-halftime block.

The lob and flush from the inbounds play with 0.5 remaining on the shot clock was great also.

 

[chilidawg]

Who's the best on the Celtics at not fouling in situations where the opponent is trying to draw a foul? 1. White 2. Tatum 3. Uhhhhh ????

I feel like it's an easy skill to overlook, because it's the dog that didn't bark. You notice it more playing against a James Harden, but it crops up a few times a game anywhere.

Horford is good too, great point about it being an overlooked skill.

 

[wade boggs chicken dinner]

Loved the double eclipse on Embiid’s wide open three last night (ineffective). I also love his facial expressions particularly after he makes a basket. He seems to be having a lot of fun and making the most of his opportunities to play. He is a joy to watch.

The look on his face after Embiid made a comment about the Double Kontest was great.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar3zXaT6Exc

 

[Reverend]

I remember the first one Embiid pulled down then just shot it the second time and it going in, and the smug JVG going "I never believed in the Eclipse."

That said, really loved the moments he was on the floor, especially the just-before-halftime block.

I know it’s dumb, but this irritated me because, like, the Kornet Kontest is sorta by definition not meant for use against 7-footers, so it’s failure here doesn’t mean shit. Actually, if it means anything, that he’d tey it—twice!—indicates just how much he’s integrated it into his game.

Which in a way is all of a piece with the other comments here about how he just seems to be having an absolute blast; best life indeed.

 

[Koufax]

He had a light-hearted exchange with Embid after he hit the shot. He seems to know it's goofy and doesn't mind being kidded about it.

 

[djbayko]

I know it’s dumb, but this irritated me because, like, the Kornet Kontest is sorta by definition not meant for use against 7-footers, so it’s failure here doesn’t mean shit. Actually, if it means anything, that he’d tey it—twice!—indicates just how much he’s integrated it into his game.

Which in a way is all of a piece with the other comments here about how he just seems to be having an absolute blast; best life indeed.

Well, it's also not going to work 100% of the time (assuming it works - who knows?). It's like saying Mike Trout can't hit because he struck out once.