FOR THE BETTER part of a decade, there have been three constants when it comes to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.
First, of course, are his health issues. Out of a possible 902 games in 11 seasons, Embiid has played in 452 -- just over half. In five of those seasons, including the first two in which he sat out, he played in fewer than 40 games.
Secondly, whenever Embiid has been on the court, he has been a dominant force, a singular talent who has racked up multiple scoring titles, All-NBA selections and a Most Valuable Player award.