Alexander Shcherbenev compared to Aleksandr Platunov

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 Shcherbenev PG #22

Born: Oct 3, 2000 (23 years old)

Nationality: Russia

Height: 6-3 (191cm)

Weight: 164 (74kg)

Aleksandr Platunov G

Born: Jul 6, 1997 (26 years old)

Nationality: Russia

Height: 6-4 (193cm)

Weight: 185 (84kg)

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Alexander Shcherbenev PG #22

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