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PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 22 : Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers get the crowd pumped up against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

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STAMFORD, CT - NOVEMBER 24: A Guatemalan immigrant carves the Thanksgiving turkey on November 24, 2016 in Stamford, Connecticut. Family and friends, some of them U.S. citizens, others on work visas and some undocumented immigrants came together in an apartment to celebrate the American holiday with turkey and Latin American dishes. They expressed concern with the results of the U.S. Presidential election of president-elect Donald Trump, some saying their U.S.-born children fear the possibilty their parents will be deported after Trump's inauguration. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Happy Thanksgiving: Something to be thankful for with every Sixers player

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 22: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Trail Blazers 101-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 101, Portland Trail Blazers 81

PHILADELPHIA,PA - NOVEMBER 20 : Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers run up court against the Utah Jazz at Wells Fargo Center on November 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Who’s better: Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 3: Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid helping Philadelphia 76ers come together

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers guard TJ McConnell is Joel Embiid’s “Mini Me”

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 20: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts along with Ben Simmons #25 after drawing a technical foul on Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on November 20, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Jazz 107-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 107, Utah Jazz 86

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at the Wells Fargo Center on November 18, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Ben Simmons doesn’t need a jumper to be successful

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 9, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Covington’s extension fits Philadelphia’s long-term plans

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives against Dario Saric #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at Wells Fargo Center on November 18, 2017 in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

RECAP: Golden State Warriors 124, Philadelphia 76ers 116

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 11: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors on November 11, 2017 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Process v.s. The Result: Part II

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Joel Embiid

For these Philadelphia 76ers, the best is yet to come

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 3: Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers play against the Indiana Pacers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 3, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Where exactly will Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid plateau?

(Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

8-6 Sixers are set to win 46.9 games

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during warmups before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 15, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)

Joel Embiid is finding his groove — and that’s frightening for everyone else

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers boxes out against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 15, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 115, Los Angeles Lakers 109

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 31: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives around LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 31, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Why LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers is not crazy after all

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to his rebound during a 109-105 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on November 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Roundtable: Thoughts on Ben Simmons’ first month

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 1: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers points against the Atlanta Hawks at the Wells Fargo Center on November 1, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Why the Philadelphia 76ers need a dominating Joel Embiid

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 20: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers arrives before the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Robert Covington leads Philadelphia 76ers by example

SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on while there's a break in the action against the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on November 9, 2017 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Robert Covington has been the definition of an elite role player

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to his three pointer to take the lead during a 109-105 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on November 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

RECAP: Philadelphia 76ers 109, Los Angeles Clippers 105

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 9: Markelle Fultz #20 and Head Coach Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers talk during a preseason game against the Boston Celtics on October 9, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Please pass the ball.. Philadelphia 76ers family-style feast on NBA this season

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 24: Head Coach Doug Collins of the Philadelphia 76ers in a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 24, 2013 at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thinking outside the box: Why Doug Collins is a visionary, and more

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 3: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Indiana Pacers on November 3, 2017 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Evaluating Ben Simmons as a point guard