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Chapter 1

Greatest Moments Coming To America Joel Embiid arrived in Philadelphia amid a barrage of hype and expectations, and the Cameroon native quickly established himself as a game wrecking force, evolving into one of the NBA’s most feared and dominant performers. In an era of flashy three-point shooting, he’s a maestro in the middle, operating in the paint with an array of awesome, artistic moves at his disposal. Using his big frame—he’s seven feet tall and 280 pounds—Embiid routinely backs defenders down in the post, fends off the deluge of double- and triple-teams he unfailingly attracts, and attacks the rim with unstoppable power. He also possesses a terrific touch, capable of floating beyond the three point arc and knocking down impossible-to-defend long-range shots. After spending just a season at the University of Kansas, where he was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, Embiid was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. A troublesome stress fracture in his right foot delayed his 7