The Philadelphia 76ers and the Unavoidable Media Attention

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, and not for their performance on the court. With the James Harden situation still unresolved, and then reigning MVP Joel Embiid making some controversial comments, it seems the Sixers are always in the headlines.

Embiid’s Comments

Cameroonian big man Joel Embiid made it clear he wants to win a championship, whether it’s in Philadelphia or somewhere else. This sparked a flurry of rumors on social media. Embiid later took to Twitter to say he was just joking, but the fans and NBA insiders were not convinced.

Morey’s Statement

In response, Sixers General Manager Daryl Morey stated that Embiid wants to stay in Philadelphia and win a championship there. Keith Pompey reported this.

Conclusion

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in the news a lot lately, and not for their performance on the court. Joel Embiid’s comments about wanting to win a championship, whether it’s in Philly or somewhere else, caused a lot of buzz on social media. However, Daryl Morey clarified that Embiid wants to stay in Philadelphia and win a championship there.