A recent feature by ESPN shows how Joel Embiid didn’t advocate for himself when he was younger and how that’s created a pattern with the Sixers.

The Philadelphia 76ers had an intern oversee Joel Embiid's rookie season injury recovery process, according to ESPN. Embiid spent two years waiting to play for the Philadelphia 76ers because he required surgery in his right foot in 2014 and 2015. According to ESPN, Embiid had a hard time getting his frustrations at the time heard by the team.

The Philadelphia 76ers had a team meeting last season in November in Miami. During the meeting, Tyrese Maxey called Joel Embiid out for being late to team events.

That was the biggest takeaway from Dotun Akintoye’s phenomenal Joel Embiid feature that ran on ESPN on Wednesday morning. The enigmatic Philadelphia 76ers superstar provided rare access and vulnerability talking about the ups and downs of his NBA career in the type of longform piece that rarely exists in today’s media landscape.

Batum's open comments highlight Embiid's suffering and tenacity, casting doubt on his capacity to play at a high level going forward.

For all his talent, Joel Embiid has yet to deliver on the promise of his potential. At 31, questions continue to surface about whether he can truly lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a championship.

Podcast Paul is falling apart. Joel Embiid can't get on and stay on the court. Daryl Morey said the team can't compete without them. Sigh.

As the training camp approaches, the Philadelphia 76ers remain uncertain about Joel Embiid’s readiness. According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the star center has yet to resume on-court basketball work.