Joel Embiid’s cryptic comments about his future in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform have been labeled by some as trolling, but ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins believes the Sixers need to take Embiid seriously.
The latest drama in Philadelphia stems from comments Embiid made in an interview with Maverick Carter. Embiid said his goal was to win a championship, “whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else.” Naturally, that sparked plenty of conversation about the star’s future in Philadelphia. And while Embiid did attempt to calm speculation by intimating that he was trolling, Perkins said on First Take Tuesday that he thinks there’s truth to Embiid’s comments.
“Absolutely he’s sending a message,” Perkins said. “Sometimes, the truth lies within jokes. The Philadelphia 76ers better take this as a warning because Joel Embiid, like all of us, is growing tired.”
