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Kellerman cited comments from Brian Scalabrine concerning the center\u2019s approach during his time with Team USA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve heard nothing but great things about Joel this summer,\u201d Paul replied. \u201cI heard he\u2019s in the best shape he\u2019s been in, and he\u2019s been healthy all summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Embiid\u2019s condition will be crucial to the Philadelphia 76ers\u2019 ambitions after the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. 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