Joel Embiid has strong words for Sixers culture post-James Harden era

After a summer riddled with uncertainty and unease, the Philadelphia 76ers have firmly put the James Harden saga in the rearview mirror and aren't looking back. 

With a three-point victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, the Sixers extended their win streak to six games, taking firm control of first place in the Eastern Conference. Finger-pointing from pundits of dysfunction within the Sixers organization has suddenly ceased, as Philadelphia looks the part of a legitimate contender with reigning MVP Joel Embiid leading the charge. 

Speaking with reporters after the win at Wells Fargo Center, Embiid credited the Sixers' team-first mentality and its ability to integrate new faces into their rotation seamlessly this season. 

"I think it's a lot of credit to the culture that we have. No one has an ego on this team," Embiid said. "Guys are unselfish, the ball is moving no matter if the shots are going in or not. Guys are just happy, just worried about the right things — which is to win. That's the only thing that matters and that's the only thing that should matter."