Joel Embiid believes that a star-studded roster can make players more efficient without sacrificing individual playing styles.

The Philadelphia 76ers will host the New York Knicks in an NBA preseason game, and Joel Embiid said that a roster made up of many stars should allow teammates to play more efficiently on the court, rather than forcing anyone to sacrifice their own characteristics or playing style.

In the 2025/26 NBA regular season, 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, this summer, 41-year-old LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers and will form a brand new lineup with Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid, making the NBA championship race even more exciting in the new season.

When asked if his offensive role would change, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid said, "No, it won't. I can play different positions on the court, whether it's at the top of the key, in the middle, on the left, on the right, or beyond the three-point line. So nothing will change. The key is to make sure we all perform at the same time."

"The system has always been the same, but now we have more players who like to play in transition and more players who can handle the ball, so it's easier to play. Edgecombe has always been great. He has a lot of great players and excellent people around him and can learn from them. He has always done a great job, both by leading by example and by motivating the team through his words."

Joel Embiid shared, "It was a great experience playing with LeBron James at the Olympics, but whether we've played together before or not, I don't think it really matters."

"When you put two or a group of players with high basketball IQs together, a lot of things become much easier. Everyone is willing to pass the ball and make the right choices, so I think that makes the whole system run much smoother."

In addition, Joel Embiid said, "Everyone keeps talking about sacrifice, but I don't really think so. The so-called sacrifice is about being the best version of yourself. Players may get less ball possession, but at the same time they may have more space. So, the question is how to utilize that space."

"Actually, the specific roles aren't that important. The key is that we make the right choices for each other time and time again, and find ways to play more efficiently than ever before. At least for me, that's how it should be."

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