The 76ers want Joel Embiid to incorporate more of what they call "Bully Ball" into his game this season.
To them, "Bully Ball" — getting the ball in the paint and attacking the rim — will lead to more free-throw attempts for the mammoth, All-Star center.
"It's like one dribble, two dribble, gather, step," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "It's like Shaquille O'Neal [used to play]. And he has that ability to do that."
It's no secret that Embiid has the ability to dominate and foul out opponents when stationed in the paint. However, he also has had a tendency to turn the ball over against double teams or while dribbling too much.