Joel Embiid says 'our time is now' for young Philadelphia 76ers

[Tr1boy]

http://www.nba.com/article/2018/04/24/philadelphia-76ers-joel-embiid-thinks-time-now-team

We have a pretty good chance [to contend for a title]

Can he be anymore humble?

Beat a legit team first then talk big guy

76ers imo are still ways away imo

[TA9]

They have a good chance of making it out of the Eastern Conference. But I doubt they would be able to beat a Golden State team with Steph Curry in the Finals - would probably be a 4-0 sweep.

[Donoghus]

Well, by logic, if you will the East (which they have a pretty legit shot of doing), you ARE contending for a title.

He isn't wrong.

[Tr1boy]

They have a good chance of making it out of the Eastern Conference. But I doubt they would be able to beat a Golden State team with Steph Curry in the Finals - would probably be a 4-0 sweep.

they haven't even got past the 2nd round....  beating the lowly Heat does not constitute (ready for the title)

Heat performance was really underwhelming.  I doubt it will happen vs any other potential matchups

I don't think 76ers get past the 2nd round. Way too kocky, too early

[td450]

Assuming the C's take care of business and get to the second round, who would have predicted that one of the most important Celtics in the playoffs would end up being Semi Ojeleye?

The best possible preparation for defending Ben Simmons you could possibly have would be to play a series against Giannis. This is Semi's moment.

[gouki88]

Bring it on!

[Tr1boy]

Assuming the C's take care of business and get to the second round, who would have predicted that one of the most important Celtics in the playoffs would end up being Semi Ojeleye?

The best possible preparation for defending Ben Simmons you could possibly have would be to play a series against Giannis. This is Semi's moment.

Yeah that would be a sweet weapon to use against Simmons

But Brown also loves the challenge to guard Simmons and he has done a nice job at it

Plus throw Tatum, Morris at him here and there....and Simmons will realize this is different than vs the pathetic Heat

Baynes, Yabu on the flipside will be busy against mr humble pie embiid