Joel Embiid called Drew Hanlen a basketball psycho
NBA MVP Joel Embiid calls trainer Drew Hanlen to request specific video clips of opponents from recent games for tactical analysis.
Drew Hanlen, a personal trainer for NBA stars, says Joel Embiid calls to request specific video clips of opponents from the Philadelphia 76ers' recent games.
«He calls me on video and says: 'Yo, did you see what combination they ran on an inbound pass from the sideline at 2:37 in the third quarter?' I say: 'No.' And he says: 'I think that would be great for us, cut that moment and send it to our coach.' I think: 'Well, he is a psycho, a basketball psycho in the best sense.'», Hanlen told Sports.ru.
The trainer noted that Embiid, the 2023 NBA MVP, is eager to study game footage rather than just rest. While Hanlen often encourages the centre to stick to a strict diet and gym routine, he has no issues with the player's focus on tactical analysis.
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