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.

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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