Joel Embiid is traumatized with Boston Celtics and he came to say it loud and clear in the broadcast of the fourth game of the Finals between the Mavericks and the Massachusetts team, which has eliminated the team up to three times. Sixers in the playoffs in the Embiid era (2018, 2020 and 2023).
“I can’t stand them. I hate them,” the center acknowledged on television. “Great city, incredible fans, obviously they have fantastic players… but it hurts a lot. I hope that this postseason we can find a way to improve, add pieces,” the interior added.
Embiid, who said goodbye to the postseason this year in the first round against the New York Knicksleft one of his several discreet performances in the playoffs against Boston without going any further last year.
He 2023 MVP He had just 15 points and 8 rebounds in the seventh game with a 5/18 shooting from the field, which cost him a humiliation. Philadelphia (88-112). His fear of being marked Al Horford It also did not leave the Cameroonian in a very good position, questioned for his weak mentality in the playoffs.
Joel Embiid also said that he does not believe that these Celtics will become a dynasty if they win the ring and he said in the same way, without hesitation, that Boston has had a bit of luck.
“You also have to understand that the entire East was injured this year, including me,” recalled Embiid, who was dealing with a meniscus injury in the series against the Knicks.
The center also referred to some Bucks who could not count on Giannis Antetokounmpo in all the playoffs or with Damian Lillard in some games and the injuries of all the stars of Boston’s rivals until the Finals.
The Heat could not count on Jimmy ButlerDonovan Mitchell was injured in the Cavaliers who were without Jarrett Allen throughout the tie and Tyrese Haliburton also went down in the Pacers.
At least the victory of the Luka Doncic and company in Game 4 to make it 3-1 gives some hope to Embiid, who does not want to see the champion Celtics even in paint.
