Joel Embiid Tells Sixers Free Agent Veteran He’s ‘Coming Back’

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Joel Embiid wants Nic Batum to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.

As expected, the ten-time All-Star James Harden was sent packing to the Los Angeles Clippers, alongside PJ Tucker and Filip Petrusev.Not everybody in the trade played a key role for the Sixers right away, but they all landed a chance eventually. In the end, just one ended up becoming a key contributor for the Sixers when they faced the New York Knicks in the playoffs.

After wrapping up the final season of his contract in Philadelphia, Batum has a lot of questions left unanswered right now. At 35 years old, Batum could call it a career, and hang up his jersey after being in the league since 2008.At this point, Batum made it clear his focus is on this summer’s Olympic run, where he’ll represent France.

When it comes to Batum, he’s the ideal veteran role player to have around, as he can do a little bit of everything.

 

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