Sixers' Joel Embiid speaks on his health, how training camp is going
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid speaks on his health and how training camp has gone for himself and the team.
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers are counting on the performance of their stars, including newcomers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, to propel them toward a championship. However, the biggest question is the health of Joel Embiid, who has battled injuries over the past three seasons, never reaching 40 games played in any of them.
This season, Embiid appears to be in better shape as he participated in a Blue X White scrimmage without any issues, claiming he felt "all-ball" after being called for a foul. Embiid's performance, including a dunk and a lefty slam, indicated he was playing at his best. Embiid acknowledged the intensity in training camp and the importance of the upcoming season, as the team aims for their first title since 1983.
Coach Nick Nurse hinted that Embiid might play a new offensive role to accommodate his vast skill set and the team's needs. Embiid, who can perform effectively from any position on the court, stated that he would make sure everyone succeeds. The Sixers will begin the preseason with a match against the New York Knicks on Monday.
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