Iman Shumpert believes Embiid can learn from LeBron James how to stay healthy.

Former NBA shooting guard Iman Shumpert said that LeBron James' arrival will help Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid learn how to stay healthy, and he also believes that the Philadelphia 76ers have gained a very important piece of the puzzle in their pursuit of the championship.

In the 2025/26 NBA regular season, 32-year-old Joel Embiid played 38 games for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 26.9 points per game with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and a three-point field goal percentage of 33.3%.

In addition, 41-year-old LeBron James previously announced that he would join the Philadelphia 76ers.

Iman Shumpert said, "LeBron James is the perfect piece of the puzzle for this team to achieve its goals. I value health more because, looking at the injuries Joel Embiid has experienced over the years, LeBron James can help him."

"LeBron James will bring his own training team, always taking good care of his body and strictly controlling his diet. These are exactly the people the team needs by its side when it is striving for higher goals."

Iman Shumpert points out, "And look at Jaylen Brown, he's a player who can solve problems in crucial moments, and he can still score even without a specific play designed for him. Add Edgecomb and Tyrese Maxey, and their speed is crucial for the Philadelphia 76ers' competitiveness in the East."

“Now they have all those elements, and the best person to play point forward for the team is LeBron James. He has adapted to almost every lineup and has played a variety of roles. So in my opinion, the Philadelphia 76ers are really going to become very dangerous.”

In addition, NBA legend Eddie Johnson previously stated, "If I were Joel Embiid, I would train with LeBron James all summer and see how he keeps himself in top condition. Basketball players can get their bodies in shape, but LeBron James knows how to get his body into the best condition for the game."

"If I were Joel Embiid, I would follow him closely and try my best to figure out how he stays healthy, because I think that's the key to the Philadelphia 76ers' future success or failure."

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