In other words, a slow ramp-up was always expected for the superstar. Especially in light of comments he made around training camp, when Embiid bluntly told reporters he did not expect to play two back-to-back games for the rest of his career. However, it seems the seven-footer may have been hasty with that declaration.

Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers because of injury management.

Joel Embiid and Paul George will both sit out for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the second night of a back-to-back.