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May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) with the MVP trophy before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) with the MVP trophy before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Joel Embiid is one of the best Centers in the NBA. Embiid won his first MVP award last season after he averaged a career-high 33.1 points. The Philadelphia 76ers want to maximize Joel?s potential by winning their first NBA Championship. But despite the Center being in his prime, the 76ers are far from winning a title. They are more invested in the James Harden trade drama, which has haunted them throughout the summer. Due to the Sixers? lack of focus and uncertain future, there have been rumors about Joel Embiid looking to get out of Philadelphia.
The New York Knicks are reportedly on the reigning MVP?s radar. But a former Knicks writer drew parallels between a Knicks legend and Embiid, claiming even if Embiid leaves Philly to play in New York, he will not be able to fulfill their Championship dreams.
Former Knicks writer doubts Joel Embiid?s abilities
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Former Knicks writer Chris Broussard revealed Embiid?s desire to join the Knicks, ?There’s scuttlebutt in some quarters of the league that Embiid wants to go to New York.? Chris believes the reigning MVP has not made his desire public, fearing the backlash from Philadelphia fans. But Embiid may be looking for a change in environment after the drama-filled tenure he has had in Philadelphia.
“There’s scuttlebutt in some quarters of the league that Embiid wants to go to New York?But?not gonna count on that”
“?Hate to say it, Embiid wouldn’t lead em to a championship?They’d be like they were w/ Ewing”
? Former Knicks writer Chris Broussardpic.twitter.com/doKAtZ1Um3
? New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) October 19, 2023
Even though Embiid?s desire to join the Knicks is just a rumor, Broussard claimed that the Center will not be able to win a Championship in New York, ?I hate to say it, Embiid wouldn’t lead em to a championship.? Broussard further drew parallels between Embiid and Knicks legend Patrick Ewing, ?They?d be good, they?d be like they were with Ewing.? Patrick Ewing was the Greatest player in Knicks franchise history, and he led them to two NBA finals. But the Knicks were never able to lift the Larry O?Brien trophy under his leadership.
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Will Joel Embiid become the next Patrick Ewing?
Despite being the reigning MVP and one of the best players in the NBA, Joel Embiid has not been able to prove his mettle in the playoffs. He has never been able to get past the second round of the playoffs and is famous for choking in big moments. Even though the Philadelphia 76ers are always in the discussion of championship contenders, they have never posed a real threat to their opponents during the playoffs.
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If Joel Embiid decides to part ways with Philadelphia and join the New York Knicks, it is doubtful that he will singlehandedly be able to lead them to a Championship. The Knicks will become a better team with Embiid, but his career trajectory might look like the legend Patrick Ewing. Ewing was an 11-time All-Star and had a lot of individual success, but was never able to win a Championship. Will that be the future of Joel Embiid in New York?
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