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Joel Embiid Yells 'We Up Next' in Interview After Eagles' Super Bowl LII Win

With the city of Philadelphia basking in the fresh glow of the Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory over the New England Patriots, 76ers center Joel Embiid wants to bring the city an NBA title.

Speaking to Philadelphia's Fox 29 after attending the Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium, Embiid said the Sixers were "up next" as they continue their quest to make the playoffs this season:

He's become one of the city's most beloved spokesmen since being drafted by the Sixers in 2014, offering this message in October after signing a five-year contract extension:

Embiid turned out to be a good-luck charm for the Eagles this season.