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Joel Embiid discusses role dynamics for 76ers' star-studded lineup

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:40 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Joel Embiid discusses role dynamics for 76ers' star-studded lineup
Summary

Joel Embiid stated he opposes the idea of sacrificing individual roles among the star players of the Philadelphia 76ers, which include LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, addressing this after the preseason finale on October 14. Embiid emphasized that all players should perform their best while receiving support from each other, suggesting a need for collaboration rather than hierarchy during games. As the season approaches, the 76ers are also reinforcing their center rotation after injuries to Ariel Hukporti and Adem Bona by converting Tacko Fall to a two-way contract, addressing depth issues behind Embiid.

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  • •Embiid believes all stars can thrive without taking a back seat.
  • •76ers signed Tacko Fall to a two-way contract for added center depth.
  • •Brown has experience playing alongside other stars and winning championships.
  • •Nurse faces the challenge of managing egos among star players.
  • •Sixers seek to establish effective roles before the season begins.
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  • 4:40 PMCBS Sports — Joel Embiid explains why he's 'against the concept of sacrificing' for the star-studded 76ers
What they're saying
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Embiid doesn't think any of the Sixers stars need to take a back seat this season

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