For people who never saw him play, it’s hard to explain how despised Bill Laimbeer ... with the Philadelphia 76ers, and Dennis Rodman once he left: neither gave Laimbeer any quarter whatsoever.

In a candid and pointed discussion on his podcast, Bill Simmons, the renowned sports analyst and founder of The Ringer, revealed that he has “given up” on Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.

Larry Bird and Bill Laimbeer already have earned plenty of honors. Now, they can add another one. During recent episode of the All The Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson ...

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard Tyrese Maxey (0) talk in the final minute of the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill ...

Laimbeer’s other WNBA Coach of the Year honor came in his first full season guiding the Shock, which went a league-best 25-9 in 2003 after finishing 9-23 the previous season.