James Harden Reveals Just How Important Joel Embiid Is

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Joel Embiid's return helped get the Sixers back in their series against the Heat.

Heading into Game 3 of their second round series against the Miami Heat, the Philadelphia 76ers were desperate for a win. They had lost the first two games and it was becoming clear that this team is just not very good without Joel Embiid. James Harden has fallen off of a cliff in terms of his skill, and the Sixers basically needed Embiid back or else this would be a sweep.

Last night, the Sixers got their wish as Embiid returned to the floor. While he didn't score a ton of points, he still had a massive impact on the game as he helped his Sixers teammates win and bring the series to 2-1.

James Harden Reveals Just How Important Joel Embiid Is
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After the match, Harden spoke to reporters and explained just how important Embiid was to the team last night. Essentially, the Sixers just need his presence as it gives the team a nice little security blanket of sorts.

“We needed him, he showed up, he delivered. It’s not about him scoring 30 or 40 points – It’s about his presence. His presence alone gives us energy," Harden explained.

The Sixers still have a lot of work to do to get back into this series, however, with Embiid on the roster, there is no doubt that they are much better off.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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