Former Knicks center excited to watch preseason openers in Abu Dhabi

“It’s just as beneficial for the fans as it is for the players. They get to see the NBA put on a great show, watch some of the top athletes in the world, and enjoy a great environment. Any time the NBA is able to connect globally, it’s a great thing,” Chandler said via Arab News. “Abu Dhabi is in for a show.”

The two teams have a different set of expectations coming into the 2025-26 season. New York is expected to leap forward after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season, and many have them potentially winning the title next season.

The games will feature exciting matchups

As for the 76ers, they are just hopeful to stay healthy after injuries destroyed any hopes for them last season. Injuries to their top players cost them several games, and Philadelphia wound up missing the postseason with a 24-58 record.

Nevertheless, the games will feature some star-studded matchups, most notably Paul George and Joel Embiid against Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Furthermore, this will serve as the first look at Mike Brown as Knicks head coach.

Both teams are in for big seasons next year, and Chandler, like many others, is excited to see how the two teams fare against one another.