Joel Embiid doesn’t want to miss the opportunity. A few days before the trade deadline, the Philadelphia Sixers star publicly invited his management to be ambitious.
After Philadelphia’s close victory against the Sacramento Kings (113-111), Embiid gave a clear speech to the media, referring to the Sixers’ cautious choices in recent seasons.
« In the past, we have often sought to avoid the luxury tax. I hope we will think about improving the team, because we have a real chance this season “, he declared, quoted by Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports.
« I hope that we will at least be given the opportunity to really compete, because we have a good group and a great atmosphere in the locker room. »
After a disappointing 2024-2025 season (13th in the Eastern Conference), Philadelphia is back in the race this year. With a record of 26 wins for 21 losses, the Sixers are only a few games from the top of the standings in the East. Tyrese Maxey is having the best season of his career, while Embiid is gradually getting closer to his MVP level.
In an Eastern Conference more open than ever, the message from the Cameroonian pivot is clear: the Sixers have a window, certainly like others, to try to reach the Finals, and he does not want to see it close without a strong attempt from the front office.
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