Proud to be an American: 76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen

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[{"selector":"#anim-9cda61bf-90c6-4736-b0cd-eb8d291e0171 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2380419779899%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google The 7-footer helped Philadelphia go to the Eastern Conference semifinals for a second consecutive season by averaging 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

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