Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 20th-best player in the NBA heading into the new season.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid comes in ranked as the 5th-best player in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season.

In mid-July, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid became eligible to sign a three-year extension worth up to nearly $193 million. If he doesn't agree to an extension by Oct. 21, he'll have to wait until next summer before revisiting talks.

The Philadelphia 76ers will feature a new star trio highlighted by superstar big man Joel Embiid who can do it all on the offensive end. The big fella can score at all three levels from the perimeter, the mid-range, and on the low block while also getting to the free-throw line rather easily.

ESPN's Tim Legler is putting the pressure on Joel Embiid to deliver in the playoffs for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Embiid has the respect of his peers around the league. There are plenty of players around the NBA who are impressed and in awe of what he can do and therefore, he gets shoutouts from some of the best in the league.