Here's a Roundup of Everything You Missed from Sixers Media Day
Sixers Media Day on Monday. The first time we got to see Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid together in a Sixers uniform. Here’s a complete round-up from the day:
HELLO JOEL 👋 pic.twitter.com/DH3Xd7CFwr
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024
IS THIS REAL LIFE? pic.twitter.com/JMblAfl8Qe
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024
After seeing this it looks like a ECF appearance if we’re being honest (I am so brainwashed by Media Day).
The Sixers to fans when it’s time for another season:
Joel wouldn’t give us the smile 🤣#NBAMediaDay pic.twitter.com/Cc62I3tyx0
— NBA (@NBA) September 30, 2024
We are firmly in “best shape of their life” season:
Sixers center Joel Embiid said he lost 25 to 30 pounds this offseason. pic.twitter.com/NUPuOey2eT
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) September 30, 2024
The good news is it sounds like the team will do everything it can to prioritize Embiid’s health in the playoffs.
This is music to my ears:
Embiid said he thinks he lost 25-30 pounds but “still has a ways to go.”
Embiid said as soon as they lost in the playoffs vs. NYK, he texted Daryl and said they have to do whatever they need to do to have him healthy in the playoffs.
“No All-Star… No All-NBA… none of that.”
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) September 30, 2024
Joel Embiid when asked about the Sixers new pieces-
“My job this year and really what I want to focus on is empowering these guys.”Says he will still take over when needed but has strong belief in the roster
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) September 30, 2024
Daryl Morey spoke more about load management for not just Embiid but other players too:
“We’re gonna be very smart about it. Obviously, we’re focused on April, May, and June … we have quite a few guys where we have to be smart about how we manage them thru the season.”
Daryl Morey on how the team plans to manage Joel Embiid’s health this season: pic.twitter.com/DVtrafB1nL
— Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) September 30, 2024
I’m guessing around February, after football season, we’re going to have a nice overreaction from sports radio about the Sixers owing it to the fans to play Embiid and Paul George more.
Can’t wait for this to be re-aggregated when the Sixers slip up during the Disney on Ice road trip:
Paul George:
“I think we’re top 3 for sure in the East”
“I still don’t think there’s anyone that can guard Joel Embiid” pic.twitter.com/udMpQOCYJq
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) September 30, 2024
Can confirm. Winning is fun:
Joel Embiid is asked about his experience at the Olympics and jokes- “I finally won something. I finally got to the Conference Finals and won something so that was fun. Winning is fun.”
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) September 30, 2024
Big, if true:
“Kyle Lowry is old”
– Tyrese Maxey
— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) September 30, 2024
Kelly Oubre wouldn’t answer any questions until the media grooved with him to the “We Are The Champions” beat?
Kelly Oubre told Sixers media they had to groove with him before he’d answer any questions today pic.twitter.com/VGxf48eid7
— Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) September 30, 2024
His nickname for the 3 & D wings could go many different ways. We’ll see how it plays out before I have a take on “The Plumbers” nickname:
“Call us ‘The Plumbers’,” Kelly Oubre says of the Sixers’ depth of wings on the defensive end.
— Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) September 30, 2024
I love some good subliminal shots on Media Day at ex-teammates. This is what the NBA does best. We’re so back:
“This is the first time I’ve played with an elite point guard and an elite big man all at once.” — Paul George
— Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) September 30, 2024
Here’s Sixers players and Daryl Morey giving their thoughts on the passing of Dikembe Mutumbo:
“It’s a sad day. Especially for us Africans and really the whole world.”
Joel Embiid reacts to the passing of Dikembe Mutumbo
(via @MrUram) pic.twitter.com/3asA0PNlrT
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) September 30, 2024
Daryl Morey gives emotional response live at Sixers media day after Dikembe Mutumbo’s passing
(via @MrUram) pic.twitter.com/xm82wKTrZ9
— Crossing Broad (@CrossingBroad) September 30, 2024
“The spirit of Dikembe Mutombo is never gonna be forgotten … anyone who ever met him knew how great of a man he was. It’s a big loss for our league, and for our world.”
Kyle Lowry on the passing of his former teammate Dikembe Mutombo: pic.twitter.com/NcidbZCCdk
— Dan Olinger (@dan_olinger) September 30, 2024
Kyle Lowry played with Mutumbo? Jesus, Tyrese Maxey wasn’t lying.
Non-Sixers content observations. There were audio issues galore from the different media brands at the practice facility. The Anthony Gargano Show had technical difficulties, I was watching the NBCSports Philly livestream with Amy Fadool and Marc Jackson who were also having audio issues, and the Mike Missanelli Show had choppy audio on the YouTube stream before the sound just cut out like 48 minutes in. Is Comcast throttling the WiFi at the Sixers practice facility?
That’s all folks. I’m sure Kinker is thinking exactly this while he’s editing:
Tyrese Maxey: “You were so amazing up there”
Joel Embiid: “I know I am.”
(via @LaurenMRosen / @sixers)pic.twitter.com/UHyEX2nyEu
— Jacob Moreno (@jmoreno76ers) September 30, 2024