In other words, a slow ramp-up was always expected for the superstar. Especially in light of comments he made around training camp, when Embiid bluntly told reporters he did not expect to play two back-to-back games for the rest of his career. However, it seems the seven-footer may have been hasty with that declaration.

"He is the piece. He is The Process," Paul George said of his Philly co-star, who made his season debut Tuesday.

Star, Embiid returns from what the team, languishing at 2-7, called left knee management and the end of a three-game suspension for shoving a member of the media.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid reacts to his return to the floor as well as his back-to-back status against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NEW! Find where to watch all of your favorite sports! Stephen A. Smith breaks down Joel Embiid's return to the lineup in the 76ers' loss to the Knicks.

Joel Embiid stuck around for extra work after shootaround. The 7-footer who has yet to officially step on the court for the Philadelphia 76ers this season was in no rush to finish his drills. Embiid shot free throws,

Embiid makes rusty return, Sixers fall to Knicks originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Joel Embiid’s season debut did not suddenly unlock the best

After making his season debut, 76ers star Joel Embiid reopened the possibility of playing both games of a back-to-back.