Joel Embiid responds to starting lineup announcement during scrimmage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Joel Embiid offered a blunt response following the announcement of the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup during Saturday's Blue x White scrimmage. He was introduced last, after Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James. Embiid stated that the order of introductions does not matter, emphasizing cohesion over individual recognition. The scrimmage provided the first public glimpse of the newly formed starting five, which performed well together, with Embiid displaying promising physical condition after past injuries. LeBron James praised Embiid's health and participation leading into the new season, underscoring the importance of building team chemistry before the regular season commences.
- •Embiid was announced last in the starting lineup during a scrimmage.
- •The Sixers' starting five included Embiid and LeBron James.
- •Embiid displayed a left-handed dunk and quick movements.
- •James remarked on Embiid's improved health since the offseason.
- •The focus is on building chemistry before the regular season.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Joel Embiid gives deadpan response to Lakers reporter after being announced last
"Joel Embiid had a typically blunt response when asked about being announced last in the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup during Saturday’s Blue x White scrimmage. The Sixers unveiled a star-studded starting five featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James and Embiid, with the order of the introductions apparently catching the attention of one Lakers reporter.
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