Paul Pierce Urges 76ers to Rebuild Around Tyrese Maxey, Get Rid of Joel Embiid

about 2 months ago

Paul Pierce Urges 76ers to Rebuild Around Tyrese Maxey, Get Rid of Joel Embiid

"It’s time to rebuild in Philly; it’s time to build around [Tyrese] Maxey and VJ Edgecombe," Pierce said. "I’m done trusting the process; 10 years trying to trust the process." Pierce doesn't believe Embiid can lead the 76ers to a championship after 10 years of ups and downs, with injuries having limited his impact, especially in the playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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