LeBron James’ Joel Embiid Durability Concerns Eased During Sixers Recruitment

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LeBron James’ Joel Embiid Durability Concerns Eased During Sixers Recruitment

James entered Philadelphia’s recruitment with serious questions about Embiid’s durability after the former MVP played only 57 regular-season games across two years. Extensive conversations with the center helped ease those concerns, while the Sixers’ talent and basketball IQ won him over. One league source said Philadelphia becomes a championship team only “if it’s those four guys and Joel.”

By Raahib Singh

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