Are the 76ers a THREAT to the Celtics Repeating? w/ Keith Pompey

Welcome to the Big 3 NBA Podcast! A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey to discuss the offseason changes made by the Sixers, led by the addition of Paul George; the ever-increasing role/impact of Maxey, and Joel Embiid playing with Team USA despite dealing with health issues late in the regular season.  Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the Philadelphia 76ers' potential threat to the Boston Celtics' reign. The addition of Paul George to the Sixers' lineup brings a new level of versatility and strength, complementing stars like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. With a focus on defensive prowess and scoring ability, George fills a crucial role left by Tobias Harris, elevating the team's performance. Join Sherrod and Keith as they delve into Maxey's growth areas, the impact of Andre Drummond as a backup big man, and the evolving coaching strategies under Nick Nurse. Stay tuned to see how these roster changes position the Sixers against fierce Eastern Conference rivals like the Celtics and Knicks in the upcoming season. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Paul George's impact 3:18 - Paul George's two-way play 5:09 - Improving Tyrese Maxey 7:00 - Defensive improvements needed 10:53 - Joel Embiid's conditioning concerns 12:59 - Joel Embiid's Team USA play 16:53 - Addition of Andre Drummond 18:51 - Drummond's impact on defense 20:43 - Importance of rest for Joel 25:15 - Incorporating the new guy 28:21 - Olympics selection debate 30:03 - Choosing Derrick White 31:57 - Dislike choosing between brothers 35:36 - Jaylen's response to not being picked 38:51 - Pressure on the Sixers 41:01 - Philly needs healthy Embiid The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for a first deposit match up to $100! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that Easy! Go to https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Terms apply. Go to https://gametime.co ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices