For many Sixers fans, Joel Embiid’s future only matters so much as it impacts how many games he plays for the franchise. He looks like a centerpiece, and the team is happy to guide him through the process slowly in order to maintain his long-term health.
The fight to limit his minutes may face a challenge this summer. Though he has yet to commit to representing his country in the event, Joel Embiid was named to Cameroon’s preliminary 30-man roster for the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket event in the Republic of Congo.
The group qualifier for the event takes place in March, so it’s unlikely he’s going to be able to play for his country to guarantee they make it to the final stages.