Joel Embiid helping Philadelphia 76ers come together
By Bret Stuter
Laughter is the best medicine – queue Embiid
That laughter is the antidote to the team closing in on true success. After all, nobody fears enjoyment. And as long as the Philadelphia 76ers have the comic relief of Joel Embiid, they will be inoculated to the pitfalls of freezing up in big games or big moments.
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Let’s face it. Joel Embiid is more than meets the eye. His ability on the court are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the overall contribution of the player. He works social media like it’s his native language. He relates to the fans of Philadelphia as though he is Philly’s native son. And he knows just when to raise the bar on this team, and when to laugh it all off.
Playoff bound
The Philadelphia 76ers are 9-7. Right now, that’s good enough for the playoffs if the team can sustain this pace. But the true “Pedal to the metal” moments have yet to come. Will this team continue winning when the stakes get higher?
By all accounts yes, and likely even moreso than now. This team is not just getting better, it’s getting closer. Teammates genuinely like one another. In fact, the camaraderie is so contagious that Eagles players are seen in the stands for 76ers games, and Sixers players are seen in the stands for Eagles games.
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The City of Brotherly love is learning how to win, and loving every minute of it. That is the Philadelphia Eagles and the Philadelphia 76ers. But while the city loves, it laughs too. You can thank Joel Embiid. Winning is serious business. But success should be fun. With Embiid, winning, and success, will always be enjoyable.