VAST VIEW Joel Embiid Bricks 17 Straight 3-Pointers, Opens Up on Career-Worst Shooting Slump
The 76ers star is hitting just 10.7% from deep this season, and he says injuries, missed practice time and altered shooting mechanics are to blame.
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Joel Embiid is in the midst of the worst 3-point shooting stretch of his career, having missed 17 consecutive attempts from beyond the arc, according to Sporting News. The Philadelphia 76ers center is connecting on only 10.7% of his 3-point tries this season, a dramatic drop from his usual numbers.
Embiid addressed the slump directly, pointing to a combination of factors that have disrupted his rhythm. He cited ongoing injury issues, reduced time on the practice court, and changes to his shooting mechanics as key reasons behind the decline, per Sporting News.
The struggles come as Embiid continues to search for consistency on the floor, with the shooting woes becoming a notable storyline as the 76ers try to find their footing this season.
Sources: Sporting News
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