Joel Embiid: I still don't know how we let Jimmy Butler go

Embiid talked to media after elimination from playoffs against the Miami Heat in six games

Joel Embiid still doesn’t know how the Philadelphia 76ers let Jimmy Butler leave a few seasons ago.

Embiid talked to media after elimination from playoffs against the Miami Heat in six games.

Per CBS Sports, In his press conference after the 99-90 loss in Game 6, Embiid made it clear that the feeling is mutual.

“I still don’t know how we let him go.”

Joel Embiid still in pain over losing Jimmy Butler to the Heat 👀😢 pic.twitter.com/vN51ioWSy0

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“Obviously that’s my guy, that’s my brother,” Embiid said. “I mean, it’s tough. But I’m so proud of him. He’s playing at an unreal level right now. He’s something else right now. And I’m proud of him for being at this level and carrying them and what he’s been able to do.”

Embiid gave credit to the Heat, their coaching staff and their front office, then continued about Butler: “I’m happy for him. I won’t sit here and say I didn’t wish he was my teammate. I still don’t know how we let him go. But I wish I could have gone to battle with him still. But it is what it is. Just gotta keep building and keep trying to reach that goal.”