Tomas Valur Thrastarson compared to Nazarii Kulischenko

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.

Tomas Valur Thrastarson G

Born: Sep 19, 2005 (18 years old)

Nationality: Iceland

Height: 6-6 (198cm)

Nazarii Kulischenko C

Born: Jan 18, 2005 (19 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-9 (206cm)

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Tomas Valur Thrastarson G

Nazarii Kulischenko C