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Watch: The Sixers fulfilled Joel Embiid’s request to introduce him as ‘The Process’

Joel Embiid has a new nickname, and Sixers fans love it. 

Dan Gartland

Watch: The Sixers fulfilled Joel Embiid’s request to introduce him as ‘The Process’
Watch: The Sixers fulfilled Joel Embiid’s request to introduce him as ‘The Process’ /

“Trust the Process” isn’t just a sarcastic three-word phrase NBA fans deploy whenever the 76ers embarrass themselves. For Sixers fans, and now, even some players, it’s a wholly earnest mantra. 

Rookie center Joel Embiid has been particularly enamored with Sam Hinkie’s epitaph, telling Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins “I’m the Process.” He also asked the Sixers’ PA announcer to introduce him as Joel “The Process” Embiid before games.

The request was ignored for the first two games of the season, but Embiid got his wish on Tuesday night. 

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Embiid had a double-double (18 points, 10 rebounds) but the Sixers lost again. The Process is still ongoing. 

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Dan Gartland
DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).

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