Doc Rivers: “He and Embiid force defensive doublings, ideal for our shooters.” The MVP candidate: “It doesn’t matter how many points he or I score, the chemistry has to be found”
The 76ers welcome Harden. He’s not here yet: he didn’t play Oklahoma City last night and he won’t play Cleveland tonight, his Philadelphia debut still remains to be defined, timing. But his new teammates are eagerly awaiting him. The declaration of confidence is unambiguous: partly because everyone got tired of Ben Simmons, and for some time, partly because it doesn’t happen every day to be able to add a champion of the value of the Barba to the current season. Even with the side effects “included in the price”.
THE WORDS OF DOC
—
“In the meantime, we want to make sure Harden is okay, before we make his debut. Then there were hectic days, those that led to the closure of the trading. One day it seemed you could do it, as a trade, another it wasn’t. Morey and Brand were good. And don’t give up until the end. And to bring him here. It’s another player (like Embiid) who forces the defensive double. A huge advantage for us. We want him to have the ball in his hand, for him and for Joel. And also for Maxey. The arrival of Harden will allow us to always have a playmaker on the field, which will benefit above all (the shooters) Korkmaz and Milton “.
THE WORDS OF GIOELE
—
Embiid doesn’t seem to suffer from jealousy. On the contrary… “I’ve talked to him before, yes. He’s probably the strongest teammate I’ve ever had, so far. He’s James Harden, one of the best players in the league, a recent MVP. I’m excited about his arrival. Chances increase. to win the title. Starting from this certainty we will find a way to make things work, to be all on the same wavelength. We all have to give up something on a personal level to pursue the common goal. This is how they won Golden State, the Lakers and Milwaukee. Playing for each other. Harden is one of the best out there at pick & roll so we have to take advantage of his strength. I have to become a pick & pop player and a more pick & roll player. than it has been up to now. And he’ll have to take the triples on the doubles I command. Each will have to try to meet the other, as a team. It will take time, but it’s the way to win the ring. It doesn’t matter if I I score 40 points and someone else 10 . Or if a teammate of mine scores 40 points and I score 10 or 20. The important thing is to find the formula to win together. ”
THE WORDS OF HARRIS
—
“Harden’s arrival is immense for us. His scorer skills will be crucial for the team. Of course, we’ll have to find the right balance. Embiid is a candidate for MVP, he’s phenomenal in isolation. And Harden is super like him. one on one, so we will have to find a way to make the two of them work together. Thus causing the opposing defenses to panic, in an attempt to contain them both. With the victories everyone’s fun will grow, and the desire to sacrifice oneself for the common good “.
February 12, 2022 (change February 12, 2022 | 18:22)
© REPRODUCTION RESERVED
