From 15-year-old newcomer to NBA MVP, Joel Embiid has been on an 'improbable' journey to greatness
“I already know who you are,” Hanlen retorted – the formidable figure needed no introduction. By the time the pair met, Joel Embiid had made a name for himself as one of the most exciting young prospects in the NBA, but he was still an unrefined talent. The Cameroonian was also coming off the back of missing two whole seasons through injury and there were doubts over how long he had been playing the game.
“My theory about Joel has always been that since he became a father to his son, Arthur, that really changed his outlook on life,” Zumoff says. Based on the MVP’s reaction to winning this year’s award, it seems he would agree. Speaking after being named MVP, Embiid said: “I’d say the biggest key of it is, obviously, I’m all about family. I don’t talk about it a lot. My son I would say is probably the biggest part of it.
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