Joel Embiid is reconnecting with his former self, but this time, he's wiser.
On October 17, 2025, Embiid played against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Xfinity Mobile Arena, showcasing a different version of himself compared to the past two seasons.
"I was excited, but I've been doing this for a while now. I think it just hit me when I took that first terrible shot."
Embiid's preseason debut saw him share the frontcourt with Adem Bona, where he launched a 26-foot three-pointer just seven seconds into the game, which unfortunately bounced out of bounds.
Author's summary: Embiid reconnects with his past self.