Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has shown plenty of resiliency throughout his career. After missing his first two seasons due to injuries, Embiid dealt with people calling him a bust and a wasted draft pick.
Embiid returned in Year 3, and though his playing time was limited, he showed glimpses of stardom. Finally healthy in Year 4, Embiid developed into an All-Star, and has made the event every year since then.
This season, however, Embiid took his game to new heights. After leading the league in scoring with 33.1 points per game and pushing the 76ers to a 54-28 record, Embiid earnedEmbiid was presented with that award before the 76ers took on the Boston Celtics in Game 3 on Friday, and made it clear how much the moment meant to him. During his speech to the home crowd, Embiid mentioned his son, who was standing nearby watching his dad address the crowd.
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