On February 12, Beijing time, the 76ers won 100-87 at home to the Thunder, Embiid played for 34 minutes, 25 points, 19 rebounds, 5 blocks, 4 assists and 1 steal on 8 of 25 shots, Embiid revealed that his wrist was swollen after the game, and responded to the 76ers to introduce Harden, bluntly saying that he was very excited about it.
Speaking about bringing Harden in, Embiid said: "James Harden is one of the best players in the league, which is exciting and exciting, you get such a player, your chances of winning the championship will be greater; Embiid also said he has talked to Harden and said he just expressed his excitement about moving forward with Harden, saying that the team must help Harden adapt to the system that the 76ers have established.
Embiid, whose wrist was wrapped in thick protective gear after the game, said he woke up a few days ago and found his wrist swollen and didn't know how he was injured.
Embiid responded to Simmons' departure and I'm glad I won't answer any more questions about the subject; Embiid also said: "It's disappointing that all the wins he and Simmons were able to achieve were secondary, and unfortunately I think he would prefer to have his own team and be an All-Star."
Embiid explained the previous controversial tweet: I saw this photo online and thought he was dressed appropriately and handsomely.
Embiid's controversial tweet was seen as a mockery and curse to Simmons — a man in a suit and shoes who went to the funeral of one of his most hated men to make sure the guy was actually dead.
Today the 76ers played a video at home to welcome Harden, harden has not yet arrived in Philadelphia; after joining the 76ers, Harden will wear the No. 1 jersey; after the 76ers and the Nets reached a blockbuster deal, the 76ers sent away Simmons, Seth Curry, Drummond and two first-round picks, from the Nets to get Harden and Millsap.