PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have championship aspirations as they prepare for the 2022-23 season. They have substantial talent and a proven veteran supporting cast.
At the end of the day, the Sixers will go as far as Joel Embiid and James Harden will take them. The star duo had 21 games under their belt in the 2021-22 season, and they were the No. 1 pick-and-roll tandem in the league during that time.
As they head into their first full season together, Embiid is confident in what he and Harden can do.
“We can get a shot every single time,” Embiid explained. “You look at the plays we run whether it’s me short rolling or him going to the rim and making plays for me and other guys. We got a lot of things out of that whether it’s me catching the ball and going for the shot or ISO and I can also play on the other side. We got a lot of options out of that really, I can get a pocket pass and get a wide-open shot every single time.”
Embiid is right that he and Harden can get whatever they want in that type of offensive set. The big fella is so skilled around the basket and on offense in general and Harden is continuing to take steps forward to look like the player he used to be while also being one of the smartest players on the floor every night.
Not only can those two create offense for themselves, but the Sixers now have some legitimate shooters around those players. That spaces the floor while also providing an outlet for them to pass out for open looks from deep.
“As a team, it’s all about us,” the big fella added. “We’re together. We’re gonna be ready. Like I said, we got a lot of talent. It’s gonna take time to jell and be together, but I’m excited about what we can bring and what we can accomplish. It’s gonna be tough this year. A lot of talented teams, so I’m excited to go out and battle.”
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