Embiid recreates Iverson's iconic SLAM cover
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If SLAM's latest cover looks familiar, it's because the legendary hoops magazine's most iconic front page featured Allen Iverson in an almost identical setting 18 years ago.
Philly's next superstar won't play again this year, but The Process is just beginning.@JoelEmbiid covers SLAM 207: https://t.co/RkBYCnrple pic.twitter.com/Tw11197uyP
— SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) March 7, 2017
No pressure, kid.
In an injury-shortened rookie season following two years on the sidelines, Joel Embiid averaged 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 2.1 assists in 31 games.
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