Sixers star Joel Embiid will make his season debut against the Knicks

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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid stuck around to do extra work after the shootout. The 7-meter player who has not yet officially stepped onto the field Philadelphia 76ers He was in no rush to finish his training this season.

Embiid made free throws, worked on his post game and made jumpers. soft sweater Getting ready for Tuesday morning practice start of seasonwas expected hours later against the New York Knicks (7:30 ET, TNT).

Embiid is done his suspension. There are no reports of injuries. He is finally ready to play on a Sixers team that is in dire need of a 2023 NBA MVP; The team is 2-7 and near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

“This is a right step in the right direction of what we’re trying to get to,” Sixers forward Caleb Martin said after the shot. “Obviously it’s exciting to have someone like him back on our team.”

Embiid will be paired for the first time with nine-time All-Star Paul George, who missed the first five games with a bone bruise. Embiid, George and fellow All-Star Tyrese Maxey were the 76ers’ version of the Big Three that was expected to make them one of the heavy favorites in the Eastern Conference.

The trio has yet to play a game together.