Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
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The Philadelphia 76ers will be hoping they can count on Joel Embiid when they take on the imperious Timberwolves.
Joel Embiid reported soreness in his right shin over the All-Star break and will miss the 76ers' game against Atlanta on Thursday night.
If Nick Nurse is concerned about the latest injury ailing Joel Embiid's right leg, he's putting on quite a poker face.
At the start of the season, things looked uncertain, and it seemed another injury-plagued year was possible. However, Embiid's personal skills trainer, Drew Hanlen, who has worked with many NBA stars over the years, recalled a key moment that marked the turning point this season in an interview with Kevin O'Connor.