A huge chunk of Philadelphia 76ers fans have become more optimistic about the chances of Joel Embiid having a consistent presence on the hardwood next season. After several bouts with uncertainties and grim outlooks as to whether he can even suit up again as a functional star, the former Most Valuable Player seems ready to go this time around.
That is, of course, a very welcome change for the team. Last season, the 76ers once again took the lead when it comes to missed games by All-Stars (don’t look it up, it’s an instinctive inference). Embiid appeared in just 19 outings all campaign long — an icky follow-up to his otherwise dominant campaign in the year before, which was also hampered by injuries.