To say Joel Embiid has seen his share of ups and downs in a Sixers uniform is the understatement of the millennium.
From the fractured navicular bone that cost him his first two NBA seasons to the continual front office and roster turnover to his own issues with fitness and various injuries, Embiid is still standing. Not only has he won the hearts of Sixers fans, but he’s having a season that’s made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP.
While his on-court progression has been stellar, it’s his growth as a leader that has shone through this season.