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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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Defend The City

There is the confidence that is inherent with someone who knows himself. That willingness to not overspeak a moment to sound brash or cocky, but simply to not turn tail and run from a challenge.

Philadelphia trusts players to take it to another level in front of the home crowd. To make a bold statement, but only say what you can back up.

And finally, when the team enters a rematch against a team that embarrassed them in front of a nationally televised basketball game?

But the telltale tweet was this one, and it says so much about the player.  An athlete who, in the moment of elation, turns to the stands and shares the moment with the celebration around him.

For the fans, by the fans, with the fans. That’s Phillyball in a nutshell. But there’s more than banter. There is the matter of sticking up for the team, and for teammates. And that is the last quality of a Phillyball athlete.