Joel Embiid arguably could be one of the most gifted athletes to don a 76ers uniform.
He's a 7-footer who dunks with ease off between-the-legs moves. He's a once-in-a-generation athlete for his size. He has the natural talent to develop into one of the NBA's best players.
But he'll need a good work ethic combined with an ability to stay healthy to turn that potential into results on the court.
"There were times that I wasn't happy," coach Brett Brown said Thursday of Embiid's diligence. "And you know it's been well documented."
Embiid's work ethic has been questioned by some inside the organization.