Joel Embiid Says He Is Ready For Game 2 Vs. The Boston Celtics

After being officially crowned the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award, Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid made some waves by telling his teammates ‘I’m back’ at shootaround as the 76ers got set to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Embiid spoke with media on his return to the court and if he will end up suiting up against the Celtics in Game 2 of the Conference Semifinals.

Is it too early for Embiid to return to play? Is he taking a risk by returning so soon? And stylistically, will his return actually hurt the 76ers in how they play against Boston after they found an effective way to attack the Celtics in Game 1?

Co-host of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” Bobby Manning chimes in onsite at TD Garden ahead of the game and discusses Joel Embiid’s status heading into Wednesday night’s matchup.