Philadelphia have made some significant progress this offseason. Nerlens is healthy. They grabbed Anthony Bennett. Michael Carter-Williams is legit. They are looking good for the future and Nerlens Noel agrees.
In a Q&A with SLAMonline, Nerlens Noel talked about his full recovery and the overall look of Philly as a team.
SLAM: How healthy are you feeling right now?
Nerlens Noel: My health is great. It’s been a long time coming, getting hurt at Kentucky and then sitting out 18 months until my first game of summer league. I’m definitely excited for this NBA season, and to continue to work harder to be prepared.
SLAM: Are you excited to eventually play alongside Joel Embiid?
NN: I’m ecstatic to play alongside Joel. He’s a great personality, very outgoing, and we all know what he can do on the court. It’s just a matter of time for him—rehabbing and getting back on the court, and us really getting at it and trying to make a storm in this League.
SLAM: Let’s say we sit down again a year from now. What do you expect us to be talking about?
NN: I expect for you to be congratulating about Rookie of the Year, you know, maybe a potential All-Star or maybe the next year. We’ll be talking about everything going forward, all the potential success.
I can’t wait to see what Nerlens can do in the league. Watching him in Kentucky before the injury was mesmerising. And knowing that in a year from now Nerlens and Embiid will be on the same court together, with MCW at the point, Jesus. That’ll be something.
