“That’s 2 MVPs” – Shannon Sharpe DISSES Joel Embiid’s ‘can’t win alone’ comments after season-ending loss to Celtics
Joel Embiid's Comments Draw Criticism After Sixers' Disappointing Loss in Game 7
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ season came to an end on Sunday with a crushing defeat to the Boston Celtics in Game 7. The Celtics dominated the game and finished with a 112-88 victory, ruining the Sixers’ hopes of a championship.
The Sixers had a poor performance in their final game of the season, with Joel Embiid scoring just 15 points and 8 rebounds in 38 minutes of play. At one point, the Celtics led the Sixers by a 30-point margin, which was an incredible feat in a Game 7. On the other hand, Jayson Tatum of the Celtics dropped 51 points, the most ever in a Game 7, leading the Celtics to a decisive victory.
“I still believe me and him, we got the chance to win. But, it’s gonna take more than us. We all got to look at ourselves. I gotta be better and I will be better. That’s what I’m focused on. You know, all of us, we’ve got to come back and find ways to just keep improving and help the team. You can’t win alone. I can’t win alone. Me and James, we just can’t win alone. You know, that’s why basketball is played five-on-five. So we just need everybody to try to keep finding ways to get better and we’ll be fine,” Embiid said.
After the game, Joel Embiid spoke to the media and expressed his disappointment at the team’s performance. He also acknowledged that he and James Harden cannot win alone and that it will take a team effort to win a championship.
However, his comments drew criticism from Shannon Sharpe, who argued that with two MVPs on the team, there should have been no excuse for the Sixers’ poor performance.
“What do you mean?! That’s 2 MVPs,” Shannon Said. “You can become a legend in Game 7s, and this was your opportunity.”
Joel Embiid’s drop-off in playoffs highlights need for changes in Sixers’ strategy
Despite Embiid’s disappointing performance, he had an outstanding regular season, averaging 33.1 PPG and winning his first NBA MVP award. However, his performance in the playoffs dropped to 23.7 PPG, which is the largest drop-off by an MVP in NBA history. This drop-off was a significant factor in the Sixers’ defeat in Game 7.
The defeat also highlighted the need for the Sixers to make changes to their roster and coaching staff. The team has struggled to make it past the second round of the playoffs in recent years, and this defeat may force them to re-evaluate their strategy.
The comments from Shannon Sharpe also sparked a debate about the role of MVPs in leading their teams to victory. While having an MVP on the team is undoubtedly an advantage, it is clear that winning a championship requires a team effort.
Overall, the Sixers’ defeat in Game 7 was a disappointing end to a promising season. It remains to be seen what changes the team will make in the offseason to improve their chances of winning a championship next year.
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