Return of the Bully: Joel Embiid is done shooting 3s

PHILADELPHIA - As Joel Embiid has emerged from two seasons wiped out by injuries to begin his professional career, he has become one of the faces of the modernization and evolution of the center position. By pairing his massive 7-foot frame with the ability to space the floor beyond the 3-point arc, Embiid is one of several star big men around the league capable of scoring from anywhere on the court.

Recently, though, Embiid has publicly chafed at having to spend too much time on the perimeter, spacing the floor. Yes, he understands Philadelphia needs every ounce of shooting it can get to make its shooting-challenged trio of Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Ben Simmons as effective as it can be…