Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid says Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant is “probably the best player in the league” for him.

The Sixers host the Warriors on Saturday. Embiid is still out with knee soreness, but he told local reporters that KD is the best player in the NBA right now.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still universally recognized as the best basketball player in the world, but it's pretty close between him and KD this year.

Article Continues Below
More Warriors News
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
NBA rumors: Ty Jerome garnering interest from Warriors, according to Zach LoweZachary Weinberger ·
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones (2) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) during the second half at Smoothie King Center.
NBA rumors: Warriors linked to Herb Jones, Nickeil Alexander-WalkerTroy Finnegan ·
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends against Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center.
Warriors’ Draymond Green shares clear opinion on Kevin Durant’s trade to RocketsRichard Pereira ·
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks rumors: Will Milwaukee pursue trade for Andrew Wiggins?Julian Ojeda ·
Siegel's Scoop with Jonathan Kuminga, Myles Turner, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and Anfernee Simons
Siegel’s Scoop: Latest Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga, NBA free agency intelBrett Siegel ·
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
Warriors make $7.9 million Jonathan Kuminga qualifying offerJaren Kawada ·

Kevin Durant has won two straight Finals MVPs and is a walking bucket. The 10-time All-Star is averaging 27.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game for the Warriors this season, all while shooting 51.4 percent from the field, 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 89.0 percent from the free-throw line.

Durant, 30, is fourth in the NBA in scoring. The four-time scoring champion is probably the most unguardable player in the game since he's 6-foot-9 and has the skills of a shooting guard.

Joel Embiid has established himself as a top-10 player in the NBA. The two-time All-Star is putting up 27.3 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game this season for the Sixers while shooting 48.2 percent from the floor and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line.

If NBA fans want to see KD and Embiid go at it again this season, the Warriors and Sixers will have to win their respective conferences and meet in the NBA Finals.