The Philadelphia 76ers are optimistic and hopeful that Joel Embiid will make his return at some point before the NBA playoffs begin. You know Nick Nurse and co. would love nothing more than to reintegrate the reigning MVP and ideally even get the center’s conditioning up as he attempts to return from a reportedly successful meniscus procedure.
But in his absence other Sixers have had to step up, chiefly one first-time All-Star, Tyrese Maxey. And step up Tyrese has.
The 6-2, 200 pounder is averaging 26 points per game, to go with 6.