Sixers podcast: Joel Embiid’s maturity | can James Harden reinvent himself?

The Philadelphia 76ers may not be playing in the postseason, but there is plenty of conversation to be had about the team and its stars. On this particular episode, we focus primarily on the top two players, and we dive into some NBA Finals discussion.

The Sixer Sense Podcast Episode 192

The first topic we explore relates to Joel Embiid. Although we recognize Embiid’s penchant for posting on social media, some fans believe that it’s getting old. Several Philadelphia sports journalists have blasted the Sixers All-Star for his Twitter activity, especially when it comes to Jimmy Butler. We debate whether or not there’s hidden meaning behind his recent tweets and if Embiid’s social media posts demonstrate immaturity.

We then pivot to the Eastern Conference Finals matchup where the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in seven games. We discuss who we were pulling for and who was the best player in the series. We also debate if a 76ers team with a healthy Joel Embiid could have beaten the Heat and the Celtics to get to the NBA Finals.

Next, the podcast opens a conversation about the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. We mention what surprised us when it comes to how each team defied many odds and overcame adversity. We also preview the series, offering regular season and playoff statistics that help paint a picture of what the matchup could amount to in seven games.

The last subject revolves around James Harden. With age catching up to him and nagging injuries, the Sixers’ point guard may need to modify part of his game to stay effective. We bring up examples of NBA greats who reinvented their game to mitigate loss of athleticism and a decrease in burst. Listen to find out whose games were brought up and set a precedent for aging stars like James Harden.

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