Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid rips NBA restart plan as unsafe

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid said Tuesday he "hated the idea" of the the NBA resuming its season and doesn't believe it will be safe enough.

The three-time All-Star center said he was worried about contracting the virus despite strict COVID-19 protocols that will be in place inside the Disney sports complex because he doesn't trust that all NBA players will adhere to the rules.

But Embiid said that despite his concerns he will do his job and try and lead the 76ers to an NBA title in the shortened tournament.

The Sixers will depart for Orlando on Thursday, train there, and play three exhibition games before opening August 1st against the Indiana Pacers.