In 2024, the Philadelphia 76ers were title contenders. They could once look straight into the eyes of teams that were favorites for the championship. But the downfall came quickly and with force. Once again, Joel Embiid’s injuries and unavailability scarred the franchise’s dreams of filling the trophy cabinet. Leadership out of the window, and the disruption was evident. However, the 2025-26 NBA season comes with new hope. And maybe this time, the basketball gods will smile… a bit.
On Friday, Philly officially kicked off their upcoming season with Media Day. It was definitely something worth looking forward to, given they got the 3rd draft pick, VJ Edgecombe, on the team this season. Besides, Embiid and Paul George, who are dealing with injuries, shared major updates. So, without further