Joel Embiid Says Game 2 Loss Against Knicks Is Worse Than Game 7 Loss Against Toronto In 2019

“This is worse than Game 7,” Embiid said postgame via The Athletic.

Embiid was referencing the 76ers losing Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 postseason. That’s when Kawhi Leonard hit his iconic buzzer-beater to knock Embiid and Philadelphia out of the playoffs:

Embiid is over exaggerating because the Game 7 loss against the Raptors was obviously more devastating. Kawhi’s game-winning shot was made over Embiid and it eliminated the 76ers from the postseason. Had Leonard missed the shot the Raptors and 76ers would’ve played in overtime.

If the 76ers won that game, they would’ve advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals and could’ve gone on to win the NBA Championship.

However, the Raptors were the team of destiny that year. After they defeated the 76ers in thrilling fashion, they knocked off the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, before beating the almighty Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals to win its first ever NBA Championship.

Nick Nurse who coached that Raptors team is hoping he has similar success with Philadelphia. However, the 76ers now have their work cut out for them after going down 0-2 against New York.

Embiid has had many heartbreakers in the playoffs. However, none will ever compare to the one he suffered against the Raptors in 2019.

Scottie Barnes & Gradey Dick detail advice they can give to incoming rookies

The Raptors championship days are behind them as the franchise is now in the midst of a rebuild.

Two young pillars who the Raptors will be building around going forward are Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick. Both players will be mentors to the rookies the Raptors end up drafting this June.