Shaquille O'Neal doubled down on his challenging demand for Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers signed LeBron James. The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2026-27 NBA season with championship expectations after signing LeBron James, and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal believes the pressure now falls squarely on former MVP Joel Embiid. Joel Embiid is going to dominate this year. Joel Embiid will be the best big man in the league. With James joining Embiid in Philadelphia, the 76ers possess one of the league's most talented rosters.