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Philadelphia 76ers: 5 thoughts on the KAT-Joel Embiid skirmish

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers fights with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on October 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Wolves 117-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 30: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers fights with Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on October 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Wolves 117-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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3. Ben Simmons: A+ teammate

 Was the “chokehold” a little much? Maybe, but in a volatile situation there isn’t much time to stop and think (he also didn’t go full UFC and lock it in so let’s all calm down ).

When a gigantic human being wants to fight another epically sized human, your best option is probably another mammoth-sized man getting in the way. Ben Simmons wasted zero time trying to get his teammate out of trouble.

If you know someone from Australia they’re either one of the craziest or toughest people you know. They’re a different breed. Simmons can get berated by the trolls for his lack of a jumper, but his effort to deescalate the situation was admirable. The Sixers’ size and strength is visually obvious but knowing they’re ready to mix it up for their team at a moments’ notice is something to take pride in.