Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid Plays Phillyball For Home Crowd

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Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after being fouled against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Destiny Awaits

Now it’s Joel Embiid’s turn to earn his place in the shrine more renowned than any hall. The shrine in the hearts of fans. Philadelphia fans scoff at half-assed efforts. Fans jeer when a player talks big and delivers little. But set a target and hit it, you are gold.

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There is nothing to fear but fear itself. An athlete who takes center stage must not show fear. Fans quickly turn on those who falter under pressure. But the few who stand up for the city, for the team, who call out the opposition and call upon teammates and succeed? You will be blessed with a lifetime of love from the City of Brotherly Love.

Stand tall, Joel. Stand all 7-foot-2 (or is it 7-foot-5 now?) tall. The city of Philadelphia needs you now. The city needs you to realize your dream. But the city needs you to remember fans in the process.

Box scores are nice. But they are the measure of how well a player performs in a game. Philadelphia fans seem more than measures. Fans in stands see each play. They record every moment of competition. Their expectation? Compete. Compete on every play. Nothing more, nothing less.

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This town is thirsty for success. It’s been a long journey wandering in the desert without success. Find our oasis Joel Embiid. Bring this team to the playoffs. Take the team through the playoffs and to the championship.

Your destiny awaits you Joel Embiid. You are winning the hearts of the fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. Be true.