The NBA’s current MVP, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, shared today that he is satisfied James Harden is back with the organization and hasn’t been a distraction, but that the task for Philly is on installing their basic offensive and defensive philosophies under new manager Nick Nurse.
“I didn’t think about that,” Embiid claimed when questioned what his expectations were for the Beard’s level of involvement after a 2nd straight practice that Harden participated in. “Harden is preparing with us. That’s my knowledge.
Joel Embiid says James Harden has not been a distraction so far, unlike the situation from a couple years ago 👀
— RB (@RBPhillyTake) October 5, 2023
“But we didn’t think about that. Our main task is on getting the offense and defense together figuring out how to be more competitive.
“As a franchise, we’re just focused on what we’ve got to learn and learn in the near future. Our time is very limited until the start of the new season. We want to triumph, and that’s the goal.”