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Embiid's uplifting statement provides powerful reminder to 76ers fans

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Sometimes we forget what basketball is really about.

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Featuring in his first game since February 22, Joel Embiid recorded 14 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists during the Philadelphia 76ers' preseason finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, most importantly -- an area that, as supporters, we choose to neglect -- the NBA's 2023 Most Valuable Player told reporters during his postgame interview that he is feeling happy to be back on the court after a mentally-challenging previous campaign.