Joel Embiid is an introvert. That might be hard for some to believe. After all, this is a guy who got on the NBA’s radar for his Twitter presence first. Unfortunately, even Embiid’s step back from social media and step up to MVP-caliber play hasn’t been enough to discard that first impression.
Over the years, co-stars have come and gone — Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler, James Harden. Outside of Butler, Embiid didn’t seem to connect with the others. Tyrese Maxey is beloved by Embiid because, well ... have you seen and heard Tyrese Maxey?
While Paul George was the best option for the Sixers in free agency for myriad reasons, his previous relationship with Embiid is no small thing.