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Joel Embiid Reveals He Loves Being A Closer For The 76ers: “I Like That Challenge.”

Joel Embiid loves closing games for the 76ers.

The Vy Lee Tran
Jan 29, 2023
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Joel Embiid is one of the best scorers in the NBA today, and there’s no doubt that he is dominating teams with his scoring ability right now. As of right now, Joel Embiid is averaging 33.8 PPG, 10.0 RPG, and 4.2 APG while shooting 35.8% from the 3PT range for the Philadelphia 76ers.

There is no doubt that we have often seen Joel Embiid show up in big-time moments. That was the case in the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent contest against the Denver Nuggets, where Embiid made some crucial plays for his team to ensure they got the win. After the game, Joel Embiid claimed that he loves being a closer for the team, noting that clutch time is “when you find out who’s who” in the league. Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire relayed Embiid’s words.

I’ve always liked to think that I’m a closer… it’s fun taking the last shot or taking the last-second shot… I like that challenge. I like going into the fourth quarter… you got to go out and make the plays… That’s when you find out who’s who. Who’s made up for those types of moments.”

For the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid, regular season wins are nice, but they will be judged by the public on how they do in the playoffs. With Joel Embiid being dominant and an MVP candidate, it is entirely possible that they’ll make a deep run.


The Philadelphia 76ers Have A Solid Chance Of Winning The Championship

The Philadelphia 76ers are a team that has a lot of talented players, with a big three featuring Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey. They have a legitimate chance of winning a championship this year, and James Harden even claimed that this 76ers is his best chance of winning it all.

“Top, for sure. We had some really good teams in Oklahoma City, then that ’18 team in Houston. But this team is definitely the best chance I’ve had to win.”

There are a lot of tough teams in the Eastern Conference this year, and the road to the Finals won’t be easy for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, and Boston Celtics are all top-tier teams, and the 76ers will likely have to face at least one of them to get to where they want to be. 

With that being said, the 76ers have the ability to compete with any top-tier team if Joel Embiid dominates and they just play their game. It’ll be interesting to see how they do for the rest of this season, and they can definitely finish the year as the No. 1 seed in the East.

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ByThe Vy Lee Tran
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The Vy Lee Tran is a Senior Writer for Fadeaway World, specializing in trade scenarios, blockbuster trades, and the NBA salary cap. He graduated from Earlham College with honors and a B. A. in English.He is an avid fan of the NBA as a whole and thinks Stephen Curry is quite easily a top-10 player of all time. In his free time, you can find Lee playing basketball and working on his 3PT jumper. Expertise: NBA, Trade Scenarios, CBA, Salary Cap, Player BreakdownsFavorite Team: New Orleans Pelicans Featured On Sports Illustrated, HoopsHype, Heavy
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