Rights To Ricky Sanchez: The Sixers Podcast Just How Good Is Joel Embiid Right Now? What If This Year Was Last Year?
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Jan 15, 2026 The Sixers split their games in Toronto, sparking discussions about team chemistry and how to fit Embiid and George together effectively. They analyze Embiid's current performance, noting his improvement but suggesting he's not at his peak yet. Transition defense is also a hot topic, as well as the evolution of the Maxey-Embiid pick-and-roll. The hosts share insights on Kyle Lowry's emotional farewell in Toronto, contemplate the season's perception if it mirrored last year's, and reflect on the Eagles' playoff loss.
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Team Flow Reveals When Things Break
- The Sixers show clear offensive flow when players know their roles and trust each other.
- That cohesion makes ball-sticking glaring and easy to spot during lapses.
Bank Minutes For Core Grouping
- Prioritize getting key players together in as many games as possible even if it costs a game.
- Short-term losses may be acceptable to build long-term cohesion for core groups.
Embiid Closer To Peak Than Anticipated
- Joel Embiid's current play is much closer to his old self than expected but not at peak.
- He's highly useful on-court while still lacking full elite-level consistency.