And when that’s not the case, it’s easy to turn around. But we live in a ‘What have you done for me lately?’ type of world. If he’s going through something, we have to respect that and we have to be there for him a a team, as an organization, fans - all the way down the line, because when he’s in here putting on a show and helping us get wins, everybody’s cheering and praising. So I think we just really have to understand he’s a human first. In general in this space, you’re depicted as superhumans and not really supposed to have feelings or go through anything. I think it’s easy to look at something on the surface and come to assumptions on a lot of things - especially (with) athletes. We’ve got to be there for him throughout what he’s going through and his process. But, as I said, I think at this time we have to respect his privacy, his space. Harris took a few minutes to really go to bat for Simmons and ask for people to acknowledge his teammate as a human being.
I know my teammates also wouldn’t, because at the end of the day, we’re just trying to win.” And like I always say, we are better with him. Hopefully they figure out what’s best for the team, because this is a business. “Like I always say, that’s on the front office. “That’s the first step, that’s a step,” Embiid said. To that point, both players, who are the most prominent leaders on the team, said again that they’d welcome Simmons when and if he wants to rejoin the team. I think it’s a step in the right direction for bringing him back and getting acclimated along with what we’ve got going here.” To be able to communicate with the guys is well-needed. “I think it was well-needed for us as a group, and I think for him as well. “It was good to hear from him,” Harris said. That was the first time any of us heard him. Ahead of shootaround Friday, Simmons addressed his teammates and told them he was not “mentally ready” to play.ĭuring his pregame availability, Doc Rivers said it was “productive” and “a good start” for Simmons and the team mending their relationship. He was suspended for the win over the Pelicans for conduct detrimental to the team after being thrown out of practice Tuesday. The three-time All-Star has reported to the team, but still not played game. They’re now 1-1 on the young season with Simmons not participating in either contest.
Without Simmons, the Sixers would go on to lose in brutal fashion to the Brooklyn Nets. Unsurprisingly, it was met with mild boos. “A lot has happened in the last few months,” Embiid said, “and I ask you guys to continue to support us and our teammate Ben because he is still our brother.” It’s customary for a leader of the team to send a message to the fans before the first game, thanking them for their continued supported.Įmbiid did that, but also made sure to mention one member of his team that wasn’t in attendance. Ahead of Friday night’s home opener against the Nets, Joel Embiid addressed the crowd in attendance at The Center.
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