WATCH: “Nasty Tampering!” – Joel Embiid side-eyes Paul George while talking about off-season additions leaving fans having mixed feelings

Joel Embiid knows Paul George is the most desirable player in the upcoming offseason.

WATCH: “Nasty Tampering!” – Joel Embiid side-eyes Paul George while talking about off-season additions leaving fans having mixed feelings

Joel Embiid side-eyes Paul George while talking about Philadelphia 76ers off-season additions

Joel Embiid does try to bring in humor during conversations, especially when it is not during the season. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar tried to do the same today before the NBA Finals Game 4, bringing in Paul George into the mix. However, fans are not sure of the outcome of his intentions.

The former league MVP was a guest on ESPN’s NBA Countdown show before Game 4 of the NBA Finals tipped off. Stephen A. Smith asked Embiid what was going through his mind as he might witness the Boston Celtics win the title. Embiid had a candid reply.

I can't stand them. I hate Boston. You know great city, great fans. You know obviously they got some great players. But it hurts me a lot. Hopefully this offseason we find a way to get better, add some pieces.
Joel Embiid via ESPN’s NBA Countdown
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While Joel Embiid said, ‘Add some pieces’, he side-eyed George who was sitting beside him. Naturally, Smith and the rest of the ESPN crew caught that troll.

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It is no secret that the Philadelphia 76ers are one of the big names on the list of probable destinations for Paul George. They have the cap space to offer him a massive contract. More importantly, they have two All-Stars in Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

They also get to reconstruct their roster to help the three stars have perfect complimentary players. The 76ers are an open book right now. The perfect place for Paul George to fulfill his dream of being an NBA champion. Nevertheless, fans did not like the approach from Embiid.

Joel Embiid’s side eye leaves fans unsure

One has to wonder if Joel Embiid was trying to suggest that he wants Paul George beside him when the next season starts. Or was he just trolling, as George might not even leave his hometown of Los Angeles? This is why fans were unsure of what Embiid was thinking while side-eyeing the All-Star like that. They know what he did could be construed as tampering.

They took to social media to express those emotions. After all, this incident could go in any direction. Check out some of the reactions below;

Joel Embiid knows he needs superstars alongside him to compete against the likes of the Boston Celtics in the East. Who better than Paul George, who can share the scoring burden and defend the perimeter at the same time?

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