"Should share his diet tips to Zion"- NBA fans react after Joel Embiid claims losing 25-30 lbs in offseason

Many players, including Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, experienced physical changes in the offseason. During the Sixers' media day, 'The Process' said he lost weight while playing for Team USA this summer. When fans heard the news, they shared a few lighthearted jokes.

Meanwhile, Philly is focused on winning a title next season. The franchise signed Paul George over the summer. George's addition makes Philadelphia a major player in the loaded Eastern Conference. The team now sports a new Big 3 featuring George, Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

However, Embiid's health remains a major concern for the 76ers. The 2023 MVP shared his weight loss goals will continue this fall. A lighter frame should remove excess strain from the seven-footer's joints.

"I still want to lose more," Embiid said, "but it’s a process."

After fans saw this, they shared their jokes about Embiid's weight loss on X.

"Bro should share his diet tips to Zion 💀," one fan joked about Zion Williamson's weight.

"Zion could use some tips historically," another fan took a shot at Williamson.

"Luka and zion you are next," a fan wants to see Williamson and Luka Doncic lose weight next.

Other fans focused on Embiid.

"Holy s**t we’re actually going to the nba finals," one fan was hopeful.

"Will this prevent him from flopping so much?" another fan shared his concern about Embiid's style of play.

"Don’t lie he’s been eating them Philly cheese steaks," a fan wasn't convinced about Embiid's claims.

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Joel Embiid wants to be healthy for the playoffs

Injuries have plagued Joel Embiid's professional career. These setbacks have also prevented the Sixers from making a deep playoff run, as they haven't made an ECF appearance since the Iverson era. The seven-time All-Star looks to change that next season.

He shared his desire to dominate this year's playoffs after his team's recent first-round exit against New York.

"As soon as we lost last year, I just texted [76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey] and I was like, 'We got to do whatever it takes to make sure that in the postseason, I'm healthy.'"

Being healthy in the postseason is the reason for Joel Embiid's weight loss. But will that be enough to keep him on the court when it matters most?