Embiid wasn't the only player injured for much of last season, but they decided to think more realistically with their decision-making. If Embiid is back healthy on the court in a few months, the 76ers could be back to being the competitive team that they hoped to be.

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid only played in 19 games last NBA season. He underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery in April after being shut down for the season.