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NBA: 76ers built around Ben Simmons? Embiid bristles at playmaker’s camp’s suggestion

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Embiid (left) hit back at suggestions that Simmons (right) wanted to leave because Simmons felt the 76ers were being built to suit Embiid" s="" skills.="" AFP="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/afp/10/01/20211001-embiid-simmons.jpg"/><figcaption>Embiid (left) hit back at suggestions that Simmons (right) wanted to leave because Simmons felt the 76ers were being built to suit Embiid&#x27;s skills. <em>AFP/file</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on Thursday accused unsettled star Ben Simmons of &quot;disrespecting&quot; his teammates as he attempts to force a trade out of the club.</p><p>In comments to reporters, Embiid hit back at suggestions coming from Simmons&#x27;s camp this week that he wanted to leave was because he felt the team was being built to suit Embiid&#x27;s skills.</p><p>&quot;The situation is disappointing, borderline kind of disrespectful to all the guys that are out here fighting for their lives,&quot; Embiid said, bristling at suggestions the team was being built around him.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/29/21/nba-ben-simmons-done-playing-with-joel-embiid-report">NBA: Ben Simmons done playing with Joel Embiid-- report</a></li></ul><p>&quot;It was kind of surprising to see,&quot; he said. &quot;We got rid of Jimmy (Butler) just to make sure he needed the ball in his hands, and that&#x27;s the decision they made. Like I said it&#x27;s surprising.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/28/21/nba-76ers-embiid-disappointed-with-ben-simmons">NBA: 76ers’ Embiid ‘disappointed’ with Ben Simmons</a></li></ul><p>Australian star Simmons has told the Sixers he wants to leave the club and has refused to report for pre-season training.</p><p>Simmons&#x27;s future in Philadelphia has been the subject of speculation since the team lost a decisive Game 7 to Atlanta in last season&#x27;s playoffs, with Simmons&#x27;s offensive output shrivelling in the crucial final quarter.</p><p>That led to Sixers coach Doc Rivers questioning whether Simmons could be a championship-winning point guard.</p><p>Earlier this month, Embiid had also hit back at reports of a rift between him and Simmons, saying he hoped the former number one draft pick could be persuaded to stay at the club.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/02/21/nba-embiid-slams-simmons-rift-reports">NBA: Embiid slams Simmons rift reports</a></li></ul><p>&quot;I love playing with Ben,&quot; Embiid said. &quot;Stats don&#x27;t lie. He&#x27;s an amazing player and we all didn&#x27;t get the job done ... I hope everyone is back cuz we know we&#x27;re good enough to win.&quot;</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1649480" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

Embiid hit back at suggestions that Simmons wanted to leave because Simmons felt the 76ers were being built to suit Embiid's skills.