Joel Embiid remained on the 76ers’ bench with Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets on the line because Guerschon Yabusele was a more impactful option. The event was likely an embarrassing moment for the 7-foot-2 center who was the NBA’s most dominant player the past two seasons.

With that being said, the Sixers are only going to make that final push if Joel Embiid is healthy and able to lead the way. Currently on a 7-game losing skid, the big fella has st