Embiid says he hopes Sixers can ‘add some pieces’ (and gives George quite the look)

Embiid says he hopes Sixers can ‘add some pieces’ (and gives George quite the look) originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

As he discussed the offseason ahead for the Sixers, Joel Embiid made sure to give a sly look to his right.

Embiid appeared on ESPN’s NBA Countdown show Friday night in Dallas before the Mavericks extended the NBA Finals with a 38-point Game 4 win over the Celtics. He was asked about Boston being on the verge of a championship.

“I can’t stand them,” he said. “I can’t stand them; I hate Boston. Great city, great fans, obviously they’ve got some great players. But it hurts me a lot.”

Embiid then wrapped up his response with a very intentional glance at fellow player panelist Paul George.

“Hopefully, this offseason we find a way to get better and add some pieces,” he said with a grin.

Joel Embiid on the Celtics and recruiting free agents to the Sixers: “I can’t stand them. I hate Boston. Great city. Great fans. They’ve got some great players. Hopefully, this offseason, we find a way to get better and add some pieces (looks at Paul George next to him).” 😂 pic.twitter.com/vZkZeuFXIK

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 15, 2024

The Sixers’ interest in George has been heavily reported. The nine-time All-Star wing has not yet received an extension offer he likes from the Clippers and the Sixers are uniquely positioned this summer to make big-money offers to such a star potential free agent. George has a $48.8 million player option for the 2024-25 season.

Neither the 30-year-old Embiid nor the 34-year-old George have reached the Finals in their careers.

“That’s the goal,” Embiid said. “You want to win a championship. All I care about is legacy. How can I find a way to accomplish what it is that I want to accomplish? And that’s win a championship. Whether I’ve got to find a way to do it with what I have or with what they put in place for us to win, I’m going to try my best to make it happen.”

“This is my first Finals appearance and I hate that it had to come in this fashion,” George said. “Watching it from the sideline, it doesn’t feel…

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Publish date : 2024-06-15 11:42:52

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