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Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid Plays Phillyball For Home Crowd

Nov 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 101-94. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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The passion of Phillyball requires an athlete to routinely connect with fans. Not just become a star and then distance yourself from the cheers and jeers.

But there is more than concern and trust. In the very center of it all, there is a young man having as much fun at this as the fans:

And still more than the fun. There is the requirement to stand up for the city. Fight back. Tell the town that you have their back and then go out and show everyone that you do.