Joel Embiid considers stopping three-point attempts for 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Joel Embiid stated that he might stop shooting three-pointers for the Philadelphia 76ers after a disappointing performance. Despite a strong start to the season for the team, Embiid has struggled with his three-point shooting, making only three of 21 attempts for a 14.3 percent success rate. In his last three games, he has failed to hit any of his ten three-point attempts. Embiid expressed frustration over his shooting and indicated that the team needs to improve its overall three-point performance. Following his comments, he attempted four three-pointers in a recent game against the Knicks but did not score any. More consistent scoring from beyond the arc is essential for the team moving forward.
- •Embiid has made only three three-pointers in five games this season.
- •He has missed his last ten three-point attempts in recent games.
- •Comments made after the win against the Pacers show his frustration.
- •Embiid attempted four three-pointers against the Knicks without success.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — 'I quit': Joel Embiid says he may stop doing one thing for the 76ers now
"Despite a strong start to the season, the Philadelphia 76ers have struggled with their three-point volume and consistency. Joel Embiid, in particular, has been really poor on that front, and the long-serving Sixers hero’s stats make for very poor viewing.
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