Joel Embiid is putting aside any agenda for personal accolades and locking in on the goal of winning a championship.

Embiid’s health was implicit in the 76ers bolstering the frontcourt in the offseason, moving on from Paul Reed in favor of veteran Andre Drummond.

Joel Embiid has an NBA Most Valuable Player award and five All-NBA selections to his name. What he doesn't have is a healthy run in the playoffs this decade. The Philadelphia 76ers are expecting a leaner,

Embiid is ready to do whatever it takes to be healthy at the most important time. Even if it costs him personal acclaim.

Philadelphia added Paul George and locked up a championship-caliber core to long-term deals this summer, but the window to win may be short with an injury-prone, aging team.