Samuel Styve Ndong compared to Gaius Mervin M'Ella

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.

Samuel Styve Ndong PG

Born: Dec 20, 1987 (36 years old)

Nationality: Gabon

Height: 5-10 (178cm)

Gaius Mervin M'Ella

Born: Feb 19, 2003 (21 years old)

Nationality: Gabon

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Samuel Styve Ndong PG

Gaius Mervin M'Ella