Halliburton recruited Embiid last year, and the emperor said he would rather retire than go to Pacers

On June 2, in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers eliminated the Knicks 4-2 with a total score and met the Thunder in the Finals. During the Paris Olympics last year, Halliburton recruited Embiid during the US men's basketball national team, but the latter not only rejected Halliburton, but also said that he would rather retire than go to the Pacers.

Halilburton said, "Come to Indiana." Then Embiid said, "I might really want to join the Pacers. I lied to you, I never want to go in my life, I would rather retire than go to the Pacers."

This season, the Pacers achieved 50 wins and 32 losses in the regular season, ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference, and reached the finals stage. Embiid's 76ers only had 24 wins and 58 losses, ranking third from the bottom in the East and missed the playoffs.