Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ Monday night victory over the Orlando Magic, Joel Embiid was posted at his locker, focused on the World Series matchup between

On Friday, NBA legends Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett debated Embiid’s shockingly ineffective showing as Garnett played the bad cop and Pierce urged patience with the former NBA MVP. Garnett couldn’t contain his frustration as he shared his honest thoughts on Embiid’s offseason.

The Philadelphia 76ers started the season with a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics despite Paul George and Jared McCain not playing. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 40 points. Rookie VJ Edgecombe added a cool 34 for the highest scoring output in an NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. This is the good news.

Joel Embiid’s second matchup of the 2025-2026 NBA season went much better than the first. While it looked better to those spectating, there wasn’t a physical difference that had a positive impact on his game. “I didn't necessarily feel better,” Embiid admitted after the Philadelphia 76ers’ victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid gets put on blast by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal ahead of the his season opening game.