Embiid has all the physical tools but he’s one of most weak minded stars I’ve ever seen. I also think he’s a bit lazy given his skill set. That’s not Giannis at all IMO.
Giannis shouldn’t be compared to anyone because his tools and skills are so unique given his 7 foot frame. He’s an elite defender, an exceptional passer, and might be the most dominant post guy since Shaq. On the other hand, his jumper is still a work in progress and his FT shooting is atrocious.
In a way, he reminds me of Allen Iverson the way he can just take over off the dribble and finish in transition. Like Iverson, he was a spotty 3pt shooter and struggled at times in the half court game. He played 1,000 miles an hour and his game made it somewhat tough for other teammates to adapt.
Durant and Steph Curry are very similar players. Can score and shoot at will. At times you cannot guard either of them. Not exactly physical or imposing on the defensive end, but are so dominant offensively it doesn’t matter.
I actually think the biggest issue with Giannis is he may work too hard and think too much. You hear this all the time that the “game starts to slow down” for some athletes once they learn all the nuances. Giannis isn’t there yet, but we still need to remind ourselves that he’s only 26. KD has refined his game but he couldn’t carry OKC on his own.