Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid admits he watches the Sixers' 2019 playoffs Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors all the time.
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer over Embiid, sending Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals and ending the Sixers' season.
"I still think about it. I watch that game all the time."
Joel Embiid said on The Jump that he turned Kawhi's series-winning shot against the 76ers into motivation. (via @Rachel__Nichols) pic.twitter.com/6obUOC6OYf
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 23, 2019
Embiid and the Sixers begin the 2019-20 campaign on Wednesday at home against the rival Boston Celtics. Embiid won't have to deal with Al Horford anymore, as Horford is now by his side in Philly.
Embiid, Horford, Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris are the new Big 4 in Philadelphia. Sixers fans are hoping the foursome can lead the team to a championship.
Last season, Embiid played in 64 games for Philly. The two-time All-Star averaged 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 blocks while shooting 48.4 percent from the field, 30.0 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line.
Embiid recorded 58 double-doubles and two triple-doubles. The next step for Embiid is to become more consistent with his 3-point game.
With Leonard out in the Western Conference now, many pundits believe Philadelphia is the favorite to win the East this season. As is the case every year, the team will go as far as Embiid and Simmons can guide them.
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