Joel Embiid surprises himself with dunk during preseason game

Joel Embiid, in the Philadelphia 76ers' last preseason game against the Boston Celtics, executed a surprising dunk, expressing his own astonishment. The 2023 MVP noted that he felt unsure about his athleticism, having limited dunks to protect his body over the years. During the game, Embiid displayed his agility by faking a dribble hand-off before slamming the ball down over a Celtic defender. His performance suggests he may be gearing up for a strong season ahead, especially with high expectations following the addition of teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.

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