Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid has had two injury-ravaged seasons back-to-back. Even before the 2024-25 campaign came to a premature end after a left knee surgery, Embiid had been grappling with a surprising health hurdle: Bell’s palsy. Diagnosed during the 2024 playoffs, the neurological condition affected the left side of his face, causing blurred vision, dry eye, and facial weakness. Still, he powered through, putting up a career‑high 50 points in a Game 3 win over the Knicks, the defiance shone through, “My left side of my face, my mouth and my eye… It’s been tough. But I’m not a quitter.”

Now, a season ahead, fans will be hoping that the 2023 MVP can remain fit while leading a roster that has seen the addition of another potential superstar in VJ Edgecombe. Reports suggest that Emb

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