Joel Embiid looked completely washed in his first preseason game for the new-look 76ers.
Joel Embiid struggled significantly in his preseason debut as the Philadelphia 76ers fell 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Embiid recorded six points and eight turnovers while looking out of sorts during his first game alongside new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The outing sparked heavy scrutiny from fans and critics over his sharpness and mobility.
Ricky O'Donnell highlights that the 76ers' championship aspirations still rely heavily on Embiid, particularly given Philadelphia's lack of depth at center. Those roster concerns were heightened after backup center Ariel Hukporti recently suffered a season-ending Achilles tear against the New York Knicks.
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