and have plenty in common. They are both superstars. They are both charming on-air personalities.
And, of course, neither has made it to the NBA Finals. Embiid's quest for a ring has never advanced beyond the second round. George has three conference finals appearances, but has never made it to the biggest stage.
On Friday, though, both made appearances at Game 4 between the and in a media capacity. The two of them showed up on ESPN's NBA Countdown pre-game show, and both of them made it clear how badly they want to reach the Finals themselves as players. "This is my first Finals appearance, and I hate that it had to come in this fashion," George .
"Watching from the sideline, it don't feel good." Embiid concurred. "I want to be here, I want to win so bad.
" Now to address the elephant in the room. Embiid wants the to improve, especially in light of Boston's success in the Finals. So he opened up a bit about his team's offseason.
Joel Embiid on the Celtics and recruiting free agents to the Sixers: “I can’t stand them. I hate Boston. Great city.
Great fans. They’ve got some great players. Hopefully, this offseason, we find a way to get better and add some pieces (looks at Paul George next to him).
” 😂 "Hopefully this offseason we'll find a way to get better and, you know, add some pieces," he , coyly, while sitting next to an impending free agent in George. Embiid's 76ers are set to have max cap space this offseason, and George has been their primary target according .
