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Dubbed as championship favorites, the Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll. They are currently 4th in their conference and are looking strong for the playoffs. However, it seems NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is not a fan of the James Harden and Joel Embiid duo.
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Talking on Inside the NBA, Shaq went all out to bash Harden and his recent form. According to the 4 times NBA champion, the 76ers do not have a chance of winning in case Harden does not perform. Furthermore, Shaq gives his thoughts regarding what Harden needs to do in order to make his team unstoppable.
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Shaquille O’Neal with an epic rant on James Harden and the 76ers
There is no denying Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most outspoken celebrities. Whether it is an issue on the court or something out of it, he is ready to give his takes on it.
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In one such instance, Shaq left no stone unturned to roast James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Los Angeles Lakers legend talked about how Harden has not performed up to expectation which has jeopardized his team’s chances.
Shaq said, “I don’t know if he [James Harden] has the switch, I just know he needs to play the superstar type of level that we know he is capable of playing. 15 assists is cool but you can’t go 3 out of 12.”
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He added, “I need 6 points a quarter from him. That’s easy, that’s 3 layups and 2 threes. 6 points a quarter, that’s 24 right there. Another 6-7 points, Embiid’s rolling, now you are talking about a team that’s unstoppable.“
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James Harden’s shooting woes hurt his team against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors, led by Pascal Siakam, beat the 76ers 119-114. While Joel Embiid had 30 points and 10 rebounds, Harden had only 13 points and 15 assists.

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Feb 27, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and center Joel Embiid (21) check back into the game in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Although his assists for the night were impressive, his scoring slump has worried the 76ers fanbase. He shot a shocking 3 for 12! Furthermore, he shot 4 for 10, 4 for 13, and 4 for 10 in his last 3 games. (Source: Statmuse)
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