Rusty LaRue, Golden State Warriors

Joel Embiid carries the weight of expectations differently than others. As his fanbase and national media have constructed stories that have him as the potential messiah in a decade-long process of experimental team-building, coupled with the unusual rabidity of Philadelphia sports fans, he has accepted this role sincerely.

Rusty LaRue Playoff History

Season	Team	Opening Round	Conference Semi Finals	Conference Finals	NBA Finals
2003-2004	Did not qualify for playoffs.
2002-2003	Did not qualify for playoffs.
2001-2002	#8 Jazz	1-3 vs. #1 Kings L W L L
2000-2001	Did not qualify for playoffs.
1999-2000	Did not qualify for playoffs.
1998-1999	Did not qualify for playoffs.
1997-1998	#1 Bulls	3-0 vs. #8 Nets DNP DNP DNP	4-1 vs. #4 Hornets DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP	4-3 vs. #3 Pacers DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP	4-2 vs. #1 Jazz DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

Season

Team

Opening Round

Conference Semi Finals

Conference Finals

NBA Finals

2003-2004

Did not qualify for playoffs.

2002-2003

Did not qualify for playoffs.

2001-2002

#8 Jazz