The 2014 NBA draft was a deep one. So deep, in fact, that there are a handful of highly talented prospects who didn't hear their names called in Brooklyn Thursday.These top undrafted free agents range from explosive point guards to centers with NBA-ready bodies to sweet-shooting wings.They each might have a flaw or two, but their strengths should help them shine in NBA Summer League play and give them a chance to make a roster. Many of these NBA hopefuls have plenty of college experience, and they just need a chance to prove they can run with the big boys.Based on tangible skills, production and upside, these are the top guys who weren't selected on draft night.ESPN analyst Jay Bilas compared the two players during the telecast of Thursday’s draft.“I’m not saying he’s going to be Hakeem Olajuwon,” Bilas said, “but when you put them side by side as (college) freshmen, you can’t tell them apart.”Apparently, the Philadelphia 76ers think so, too.

An hour before the beginning of Thursday’s NBA draft, Nyam walked into Embiid’s bedroom and clapped his hands repeatedly.“You ready?” Nyam said, trying to pump up his client. “It’s about that time. Things are gonna get hyped!”Embiid, who was playing FIFA 14 on PlayStation 4, was stone-faced.“Please be quiet,” he said. “I’m meditating.”Then Embiid cracked a smile, and both men broke out in laughter.If Embiid was nervous before Thursday’s draft, he certainly didn’t show it. Aside from the small gathering of friends and members of his representation at Tellem’s house, the whole afternoon and evening seemed rather, well...ordinary.

That should come as no surprise to those close to Embiid, whose down-to-earth nature and lack of ego are as impressive as his footwork and soft shooting touch.

An ESPN camera crew was on hand to film Embiid’s reaction when he was selected. Because of a tape delay, viewers saw Embiid with a blank expression after Silver announced he’d been selected by Philadelphia. But there was plenty of outward emotion once he realized he’d been picked.

Ten minutes later, Embiid hopped down the staircase on one foot and entered Tellem’s living room.“Philadelphia!” he exclaimed as 30 well-wishers clapped and cheered.

Embiid plopped onto a couch and began taking selfies with nearly everyone in the room. Then he spent the next hour reading tweets and looking at pictures on his cell phone, laughing hysterically at some of the memes poking fun at his solemn expression that was shown on TV.Caterers brought out trays of shrimp cocktail, salmon, mac and cheese, barbecue chicken and crepes. The only things missing were Shirley Temples, Embiid’s favorite drink.Embiid caught glimpses of the draft on a nearby television—”I hope he passes the ball,” he said when the 76ers took point guard Elfrid Payton with the 10th pick (later that night, Payton would be traded to the Magic)—and had a short phone conversation with Philadelphia general manager Sam Hinkie.That evening Embiid’s sister, Muriel (who stands 6’2”), was serenaded with a chocolate cake for her 18th birthday. She was later seen in the backyard throwing a football in high heels while Embiid’s father, Thomas, took hacks with Nyam on Tellem’s putting green.For a guy who had just achieved a dream—while also becoming a multimillionaire—Embiid’s day was about as low-key as it gets.

Embiid insists he hasn’t thought much about how his lifestyle could change because of his newfound wealth. Eventually, he said, he wants to buy a Bentley. But he may hold off since it snows a lot in Philadelphia. Otherwise, there are no grand plans for any major purchases.Embiid even said he still has most of the money he received from his scholarship checks at Kansas, about $400 a month.“I hardly spent any of it,” Embiid said. “That’s just how I was raised. Money has never been a problem for my family. I went to good schools. I was fed really good. I’ve never thought about money. I’ve just always thought about the future.”Assuming he’s healthy, Embiid’s next 10-15 years could be wildly successful. Coaches marvel at how quickly he retains information and adapts on the court. And his physical gifts—particularly his athleticism, speed and footwork—are almost unheard of for a player of his size.

The most exciting thing is that Embiid isn’t anywhere close to reaching his ceiling. There’s still so much more he can do.“Kansas was great for him,” Nyam said. “Body-wise, basketball-wise, knowledge of the game—he became a completely different player. But there was a system in place at Kansas and he didn’t want to get out of his lane. There are a lot of things he’s capable of doing that people never got to see.”Embiid agrees.The NBA is going to be great for me,” he said. “In college, every time I touched the ball I was double- or triple-teamed. It was hard for me to show that I have an offensive game. In the NBA, with the spacing and one-on-one stuff, I’m going to be able to use my quickness to excel. I think I’ll be pretty good at it.”If that happens, then the possibilities for Embiid are endless. Kansas coach Bill Self said he wouldn’t be shocked if Embiid turned into a perennial All-Star.“He’s 7-foot and he moves like a guard,” Self said. “He’s special. He does things that very few people can do. If he stays healthy, he could be one of the best big men in the league.”

No matter what happens, those closest to Embiid are convinced that he’ll never change. As fierce and competitive as he is on the court, he’ll always be easy-going and good-natured off of it, thankful for his gifts and never taking any of them for granted.Before Thursday’s draft had even ended, Embiid was back in his bedroom, playing FIFA on PS4 with his friends.“Sometimes kids don’t stay true to their values and principles when they leave home and go overseas,” Christine Embiid said. “Joel may have achieved some fame and celebrity, but he’s still a kid.“We haven’t lost our son.”

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