TMZ Sports Presents: "How To Impress Your Boss" ... starring Joel Embiid!
Today's lesson ... when you dislocate your finger, SNAP IT BACK IN PLACE AND BALL OUT!
The strategy worked, judging by our conversation with Philadelphia 76ers honcho Michael Rubin, who raved about his star player's toughness after the freak injury.
As we previously reported, Embiid busted his digit during Monday night's game against the OKC Thunder, but taped it up and went back in the game ... and led the 76ers to a big time win!