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As they search for a new coach, the Cavaliers are taking a close look at an intriguing player.
Former Kansas center Joel Embiid worked out Wednesday for the Cavs, who are trying to decide what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in this month's NBA draft.
The 7-foot Embiid, who has only been playing basketball for a few years, arrived in Cleveland on Tuesday night for his visit, the Cavs confirmed. The Cavs are eager to put Embiid through a thorough physical exam as there have been concerns about the 18-year-old's back.
Embiid tweeted about the visit on his Twitter account:
Having fun in Cleveland #WeAllFromAfrica #NBA #Success Instagram
- Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 11, 2014
Embiid missed the tail end of his freshman season with the Jayhawks because of what was described as a stress fracture in his lower back. Embiid did not attend the league's pre-draft combine last month in Chicago, and his medical records were not released by the school. The Cavs don't want to take any chances with a selection after last year's top pick, forward Anthony Bennett, struggled during his first season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Source: ESPN
Former Kansas center Joel Embiid worked out Wednesday for the Cavs, who are trying to decide what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in this month's NBA draft.
The 7-foot Embiid, who has only been playing basketball for a few years, arrived in Cleveland on Tuesday night for his visit, the Cavs confirmed. The Cavs are eager to put Embiid through a thorough physical exam as there have been concerns about the 18-year-old's back.
Embiid tweeted about the visit on his Twitter account:
Having fun in Cleveland #WeAllFromAfrica #NBA #Success Instagram
- Joel-Hans Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 11, 2014
Embiid missed the tail end of his freshman season with the Jayhawks because of what was described as a stress fracture in his lower back. Embiid did not attend the league's pre-draft combine last month in Chicago, and his medical records were not released by the school. The Cavs don't want to take any chances with a selection after last year's top pick, forward Anthony Bennett, struggled during his first season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Source: ESPN