Stephen A. Smith asserts Joel Embiid’s 76ers are ‘better’ than the Knicks

Stephen A. Smith compares the Knicks to the 76ers.

Stephen A. Smith asserts Joel Embiid’s 76ers are ‘better’ than the Knicks

Knicks not comparable to the 76ers

Amidst the NBA teams trying to acquire the best free agent available, the 76ers get the all-rounder, Paul George. While the former Clippers guard has been accused of not having his killer instinct anymore, he is still an All-star. Similarly, the New York Knicks acquired the young Mikal Bridges, who will play with his schoolmates.

Comparisons are a never-ending agenda in the NBA. Be it retired players vs. rookies or NBA teams after trade deals, NBA analysts and critics always keep comparing two parties. One such comparison emerged between the 76ers who have acquired Paul George and the New York Knicks.

Embiid on one leg averages 35 against the Knicks, and we know how special Tyrese is. If Paul George is who he is then My favorite New York Knicks don't even come close to Philly.
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With Paul George joining Embiid and Maxey to form the Big 3, it is evident that Smith’s favorite team in the blue and orange are not a match. Having proved their capability, the Knicks almost cleared the playoffs last season. However, the big 3 in the 76ers seem formidable given all of them are in form.

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New York Knicks are building up their lineup, year after year. With no active superstar or legendary player on the lineup, they have a downside when matched with the big 3 of the 76ers. Be it the center game or the 3-point game, Philadephia 76ers surely have an edge this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to start from scratch with Paul George coming in

Now that the team has a potential all-rounder on the roster, Joel Embiid might get some help in the backcourt and scoring. Adding a new All-Star to the lineup takes potential redesigning to the strategies and how the team plays in crucial minutes. Paul George has an all-round game and to be able to accommodate him in the pre-existing strategies is a tough task.

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However, Paul George can revolve around being the perfect all-rounder with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxwell. The 76ers were through a tough playoff last season and with George incoming, the 76ers might receive a great amount of skill and help for their center.

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