The biggest criticism surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers in recent years has been this idea that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid cannot co-exist and win together. The idea is fueled by the fact that their play styles are much different as Embiid likes to play slower and in the post while Simmons likes to run, run, run every chance that he gets.
New addition Ryan Broekhoff says that the idea is completely wrong and he wants everybody to look back at the success that the two of them have had so far.
“That duo’s tough,” he explained. “You don’t win all the game that they have been winning if they can’t play together. I think that’s being overhyped and I definitely believe they can play together and they complement each other. Surrounding them with shooting and guys who can create shots and make open shots just evens out what their tendencies may be lacking.
I think that’s kind of nonsense.”
Ryan Broekhoff says the notion that Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can’t play together is “nonsense” #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) July 1, 2020
The idea that these two cannot win at the NBA level is a bit overblown. Former teammate T.J. McConnell opened up on the same critiques and he echoed the same sentiments. Simmons and Embiid are two of the top players in the game and they just need a clean bill of health and the right pieces around them to be sure that they accomplish their goal of bringing a title to Philadelphia. [lawrence-related id=33840,33832,33823]