Alexander Bashminov compared to Thomas Van Den Spiegel

Joel Embiid carries the weight of expectations differently than others. As his fanbase and national media have constructed stories that have him as the potential messiah in a decade-long process of experimental team-building, coupled with the unusual rabidity of Philadelphia sports fans, he has accepted this role sincerely.

Alexander Bashminov F

Born: May 7, 1978 (46 years old)

Nationality: Russia

Height: 6-11 (211cm)

Weight: 238 (108kg)

Thomas Van Den Spiegel C

Born: Jul 10, 1978 (45 years old)

Nationality: Belgium

Height: 7-0 (213cm)

Weight: 260 (118kg)

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Alexander Bashminov F

Thomas Van Den Spiegel C