The Philadelphia 76ers are currently facing a challenging situation in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. After losing three consecutive games, they sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 20 wins and 32 losses. Despite these struggles, 76ers owner Josh Harris has generated some excitement among fans with his recent statement.
The 76ers have been dealing with injury challenges since the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. In a recent interview with Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harris expressed confidence in the team’s ability to secure a playoff spot this season despite these setbacks.
“Listen, we got Joel [Embiid healthy].When Joel, Tyrese [Maxey], and Paul [George] are all on the court, we are a great team. So we got to keep everyone healthy. In particular, Joel is a warrior. I know he’s fighting through some stuff, and I’m really optimistic that we are going to make a playoff run now. My message to Sixers fans is it’s been a tough season and we’re all in this together. We feel it. And we’re all working really hard to make it better. And thank you for supporting us,” Harris said.
Sixers owner Josh Harris sends a message to the city of Philadelphia and Sixers fans
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 10, 2025
“I’m really optimistic that we are going to make a playoff run now”
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Following a lengthy absence of 15 games due to injury, star player Joel Embiid made a significant impact upon his return in the thrilling 118-116 victory against the Dallas Mavericks. His performance was remarkable, as he achieved a triple-double, contributing 29 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds to his team’s success.
Social Media Fans React To Josh Harris’ Statement
Harris’ statement generated significant buzz on social media. When NBA Central shared a segment of his interview on X (formerly Twitter), fans began debating in the comments section. Many fans disagreed with Harris, asserting that they believe the 76ers will not make it to the playoffs this season.
Not with a 350 pound diaper bag on your team
— Mase Gotti (@MasefromTheWoo) February 10, 2025
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Lmao Philly already won Super Bowl. Enjoy that because that’s the only trophy you can sniff this year 💀
— JBond (@jbondwagon) February 10, 2025
The audacity to say this after not making an attempt with jimmy butler and Kevin Durant in trade talks. Lol
— Djboss (@DjbossNA) February 10, 2025
Someone hasn’t been watching I wonder why 😂
— EmotionalSixerFan🔥😭 (@HarrisMooreMM) February 10, 2025
I too like to daydream
— Leroy Jenkins Does News (@LeroyJenkinNews) February 10, 2025
Embiid just announced that he needs another knee surgery to get right but ok 👍
— 47 🏆 (@47cooked) February 10, 2025
The 76ers recently lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 135-127. They will play their next game against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center.
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