Joel Embiid has finally returned to the Philadelphia 76ers' starting lineup after a devastating period of recurring injuries that have hindered his ability to feature for the franchise. However, despite the star center admitting to his joy at being back on the court, there are glaring differences from previous campaigns, in which the Sixers suffered heavily without Embiid on the court.
Could a changing of the guard be occurring in Philadelphia?
For as long as 76ers fans can remember, non-Embiid minutes were a time of pain and suffering, with endless leads dissipating and any form of momentum sinking like the Titanic.