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76ers' Embiid 'extra motivated' with LeBron, Brown added

Joel Embiid says he is healthy and motivated as the Philadelphia 76ers integrate LeBron James and Jaylen Brown into a revamped roster.

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Joel Embiid says he is healthy and 'extra motivated' after the Philadelphia 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. The team now features four projected starters who averaged over 20 points per game last season.

Joel Embiid is healthy and 'extra motivated' following the addition of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, according to team president of basketball operations Mike Gansey.7 Jaylen Brown said he was disappointed with the Boston Celtics' communication before his trade to the Sixers but is now focused on winning with his new team.5 Jaylen Brown described the trade to the Sixers as a 'crazy transition' after leaving the Celtics.5

The Sixers' projected starting lineup includes four players who averaged more than 20 points per game last season.4 Jaylen Brown's 10-year tenure with the Boston Celtics ended with a trade to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this offseason.3 LeBron James joined the Sixers on a two-year deal late last month, forming a new-look roster with Embiid, Brown, and Tyrese Maxey.1

LeBron James downplayed Jaylen Brown's suggestion that the Sixers could win a championship, saying 'Boy ... naw' in response to the idea.2 Jaylen Brown said he threw his phone across the room after learning he was traded from the Celtics to the Sixers.6

“Joel Embiid is healthy and 'extra motivated' with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown now on his side.”
Mike Gansey, president of basketball operations, Philadelphia 76ers7
“I was disappointed with the communication from the Celtics before the trade, but my focus now is on winning and fitting in with my new team.”
Jaylen Brown, forward, Philadelphia 76ers5

Why it matters

  • The Philadelphia 76ers are an NBA team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, competing in the Eastern Conference.1

  • Joel Embiid is a center for the Philadelphia 76ers and a three-time NBA MVP.7,1

  • LeBron James is a 20-time NBA All-Star and four-time NBA champion who has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and now the Philadelphia 76ers.1

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