The Sixers had arrived. They’d finally turned the corner, and for the first time in years, it felt like sustained success was within reach. But ever since, the standard has been clear: championship or bust.

Despite the worries about his knee, Embiid showed up to training camp in much better shape than ever before, which is a rarity for the seven-footer. The beginning of nearly every season in his career has been marred by slow starts as Joel plays himself into shape, but he appears to have taken the off-season seriously this time around.

Forward, Joel Embiid's wife, Anne de Paula, who is a famous Brazilian supermodel and knows everything about the marriage timeline of one of the NBA's hottest couples.

The Philadelphia 76ers are stepping up when Joel Embiid is not on the floor in their first two games of the regular season.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain unbeaten.

Embiid will play in Philadelphia's final preseason game, appearing on the court for the first time since February.