Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid's first appearance of the 2024-25 season was concerning because he didn't look like himself. On the latest episode

Are 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George playing against the Magic? The latest injury update suggests that they will.

In other words, a slow ramp-up was always expected for the superstar. Especially in light of comments he made around training camp, when Embiid bluntly told reporters he did not expect to play two back-to-back games for the rest of his career. However, it seems the seven-footer may have been hasty with that declaration.