Joel Embiid Says Some 76ers Fans Want Him Traded: 'I Do Believe That'

The Philadelphia 76ers center feels that some fans of the team would like to trade him.

"I don't know," he said when asked if he knew. They want to swap me for someone else.

When asked if he really believes that, he said that he does. They would like to trade me for someone else.

He is in the running to win his first NBA Most Valuable Player award, as he is averaging a career-high 33.3 points per game, and he is in the running for his sixth consecutive All-Star selection.

Since missing the first two seasons of his NBA career because of injury, Embiid has been a force and arguably the best all around big man in the league.

He won the first scoring title of his career when he averaged 30.6 points per game to go along with 11.9 rebound, 4.2 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.4 three-pointers made and 1.1 steals. The NBA's Most Valuable Player voting was won by Denver Nuggets center Joki.

Expectations were high going into the 2022-23 season because of the re-signing of James Harden, the progression of Tyrese Maxey and the acquisition of supporting cast members such as De'.

The 76ers are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 15-12 record.

The Philadelphia 76ers have had success this season thanks to the averages of 33.3 points, 9.7 rebound, 4.7 assists, 1.6 blocks, 1.1 three-pointers made and 1.1 steals per game that they have gotten from their star player.

Philadelphia sports fans are known for being tough on their teams and players at times, but that doesn't mean they want to trade him.

It is more likely that fans would like to see other moves made, including the possible firing of head coach Doc Rivers, who has received the brunt of the criticism for the team's deficiencies in recent years.

Even though it isn't the easiest position to be in, he's thankful to be a franchise player in Philadelphia.

If the 76ers go on a deep playoff run and even contend for a championship this season, there will be big roles for players like Harden, Maxey and Harris, but there is no doubt that they will be the most important factor in the outcome.