Malek Saleem Abdullah compared to Anatoly Kolesnikov

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.

Malek Saleem Abdullah SF

Born: May 13, 1985 (38 years old)

Nationality: Qatar

Height: 6-5 (196cm)

Weight: 206 (93kg)

Anatoly Kolesnikov SF

Born: Dec 6, 1988 (35 years old)

Nationality: Kazakhstan

Height: 6-7 (201cm)

Weight: 205 (93kg)

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Malek Saleem Abdullah SF

Anatoly Kolesnikov SF