Prior to the 2016-2017 NBA season, the Philadelphia 76ers had a three man log jam at the center position. Joel Embiid was the clear cornerstone from the start, while Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor were supposed to battle it out for the backup spot. Overall, this was not an ideal situation to be in, but the team had no choice.
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This situation became a headache for everyone involved, as it became abundantly clear that Nerlens Noel was unhappy with his role on the team. He missed the first 23 games of the season due to an injury, and when he came back he struggled to consistently find playing time.