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The Philadelphia 76ers have a tough situation to deal with right now, as James Harden is reportedly set to make things very uncomfortable for them.
But some people are actually more worried about how that could affect Joel Embiid’s desire to stay with the team.
Embiid has been tangled up in countless rumors and speculation about his future.
However, NBA insider Jake Fischer believes there’s nothing to be worried about.
In his recent appearance on the “No Cap Room” podcast, Fischer reported that people within the organization are fully confident in Embiid’s desire to stay, stating that he loves Tyrese Maxey and they have a brother-like relationship, and that he’s actually quite intrigued by Nick Nurse.
“He loves effing with you. He loves effing with Sixers fans.”@JakeLFischer on Joel Embiid’s flirtation with staying or leaving Philadelphia on the latest No Cap Room
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Fischer states that Embiid is just a troll who loves to mess with people, especially with Sixers fans.
Perhaps that’s not the best way to handle his career, and that’s why some people are reluctant to take him seriously, but it has worked out quite well for him thus far.
As much talking as he’s done, he’s also talked about his desire to stay with the Sixers throughout the course of his entire career.
Harden leaving the team shouldn’t hurt their championship chances as much as some fans believe.
Harden has never been a good playoff performer, and the Sixers fared just fine when he wasn’t on the court due to injuries.
As for Embiid, they can only hope Fischer is right and he’s only messing with the fans, as he’s pretty much irreplaceable for them.
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