Joel Embiid landing spot that ‘makes most sense’ nightmarish for Boston Celtics fans
The Joel Embiid landing spot that “makes the most sense” — at least according to Sir Charles in Charge’s Michael Saenz — is a nightmarish scenario for Boston Celtics everywhere; that being the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.
“Both the Knicks and Rockets would make sense for Embiid,” Saenz prefaced before saying, “They’re both emerging teams in their respective conferences and there’s a common line of thinking that Embiid would help both teams take a huge step forward toward contention. However, I’d argue that the team that objectively makes the most sense for Embiid, asset collection aside, is the one team that probably wouldn’t be interested in him – the Miami Heat.
“With Bam Adebayo as a rising star in the league, I’d have a hard time believing that they would want to trade Bam (and pieces) for Embiid, even if the Heat ends up missing out on Damian Lillard. In a vacuum, though, Embiid would be the ideal addition for the Heat. Jimmy Butler is close with Embiid and there’s no question that the Heat’s organization and structure are exactly what could help extend Embiid’s MVP level of play.”
Heat can surpass Boston Celtics in the east by landing Joel Embiid
Right now, the Boston Celtics and Heat are neck-and-neck on account of their alternating Eastern Conference championships the last two postseasons, which of course came after a six-game triumph in the 2020 ECF down in the Lake Buena Vista bubble. Adding Embiid to that mix changes the formula completely, giving Miami a definitive advantage in the post and having the two best players, along with Jimmy Butler, on either team both come from the Heat.
Depending on what would be given up for Embiid, Miami can maintain most of its east-winning pieces while bringing on the league MVP. You figure Bam Adebayo has to be involved, while Tyler Herro is a likely inclusion too.
Pat Riley pulls off an Embiid heist, and we’re talking about the NBA’s G.O.A.T. GM solidifying his sculpture on a metaphorical Mt. Rushmore of professional front office work in the Association.