Joel Embiid asserts no player needs to sacrifice for 76ers success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:53 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Joel Embiid addressed the media following the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason finale, expressing his belief that no player should need to sacrifice their style of play for the team's success. He emphasized that players should focus on their strengths while receiving support from the team. This statement follows the 76ers' 125-120 loss to the Boston Celtics, where they played without starting guard VJ Edgecombe due to precautionary measures. As the season approaches, head coach Nick Nurse provided an early glimpse of the team's potential lineup.
- •Joel Embiid rejects the notion of sacrificing roles for team success.
- •The 76ers lost 125-120 to the Boston Celtics in their preseason finale.
- •VJ Edgecombe sat out for precautionary reasons.
- •Nick Nurse hinted at the team's potential lineup for the upcoming season.
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