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Last season, on the nights he didn’t play, Embiid would come to the arena later than his teammates. It hurt him having to see his teammates dress for a game that he knew he wouldn’t be a part of. Some nights, he would stay at home, unsure of what the rest of his basketball career would amount to. Those were dark days and nights. It makes him appreciate his health a lot more now. “Whoever criticized that doesn’t have the empathy to know how much I’ve been through,” Embiid said. “I didn’t know whether I would be able to play at this level again. I’m not quite there, but I’m getting there. It just feels good to be able to be in this position.”

New York Times

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