Shaquille O'Neal supports Joel Embiid ahead of new NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Shaquille O'Neal has expressed newfound support for Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers approach the new NBA season. O'Neal, who has previously critiqued Embiid's play style, predicts that Embiid will surpass Nikola Jokic and become the league's best big man. Embiid seeks to improve his health after limited play over the last three seasons, during which he has not exceeded 39 games. With LeBron James joining Philadelphia, expectations for the team have heightened as they aim for playoff success.
- •Shaquille O'Neal changes stance on Joel Embiid's potential.
- •Embiid has faced injury challenges, playing limited games recently.
- •LeBron James joining the Sixers raises team expectations.
- •O'Neal predicts Embiid will surpass Nikola Jokic this season.
- •The Sixers have not advanced past Round 2 since 2001.
- 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Legend Shaquille O'Neal expresses support for Sixers star Joel Embiid
"Legendary big man Shaquille O'Neal expresses his support for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid ahead of the new season.
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