What we are seeing right now is the shell of Joel Embiid. At his best, Embiid is one of the most talented players in basketball. Offensively, there is nothing the former league MVP can’t do.

Joel Embiid got benched ... "I've probably seen him at his best, I think. I can't really speak for the couple of seasons before that. But for the last four years, he's been pretty dominant ...

Joel Embiid's continued absence looms over a ... then him playing at less than his best, all those things have been a challenge. Just try and figure it out night by night and take it as it comes.” ...

While Joel ended his MSG residency on July 25 ... None of us knew we would be able to do this for this long. This has been the best gig that we’ve ever done, ever,” he said.