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Cleveland Cavaliers: The Joel Embiid Options

By Matt Shantz

Jan 18, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 80-78. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2014; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates after the game against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 80-78. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Joel Embiid (21) during the game against the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center. The Jayhawks defeated the Bears 69-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Joel Embiid (21) during the game against the Baylor Bears at the Ferrell Center. The Jayhawks defeated the Bears 69-52. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Wednesday was the day that mattered most for the Cavaliers in regards to Joel Embiid. His talent and star potential was never in doubt and that’s exactly the reason that Embiid is in contention for the top overall pick.

Embiid is a legitimate 7’0″, 240+ pounds, with quick feet and a soft touch.  Considering he took up the sport of basketball just four years ago, he has the potential to continue to develop quickly and could become one of the top centers in the league.

The hold-up has always been on whether Embiid would pass the Cavaliers’ team medical.  If healthy, Embiid could revolutionize the team on both offense and defense.

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