Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, a seven-time All-Star, doesn’t see the Boston Celtics as future champs, despite their potential. During ABC’s pregame show for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Embiid, joined by pal Paul George, shared his skepticism about the Celtics becoming a dynasty.
Embiid pointed out that the Celtics’ path to success is hindered by factors like the new CBA and injuries that affected teams in the entire Eastern Conference, including his own.
Boston recently suffered a big loss against the Dallas Mavericks, making their championship aspirations a tough journey. The team is banking on retaining key players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and additions like Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to solidify their roster for the long term.
Embiid’s own team, the 76ers, have faced playoff struggles, partly due to his recurring fitness issues. Despite the setbacks, Embiid’s observations about the East being weakened by injuries hold weight. Many of Celtics’ playoff opponents were missing key players, impacting the competition level.