The Sixers are in the brightest of spotlights entering the 2019-20 season. Last season’s playoffs ended in the most heartbreaking fashion for Philly, Elton Brand made headline after headline with his summertime transactions, and now the Sixers are possibly the favorite to represent the East in the NBA Finals depending on who you’re talking to. It’s a recipe for media attraction.
And when national media members flock to the Sixers’ facilities, Joel Embiid is often the main attraction. Embiid recently sat down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols for an interview, and some of his comments regarding Jimmy Butler are drawing attention.