Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has undergone a visible offseason body transformation, and his new teammate LeBron James is taking notice, publicly endorsing the change as the 76ers prepare for what could be one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history. A Season Riding on Embiid's HealthThe fate of the 76ers' 2026-27 campaign is widely expected to rest heavily on Embiid's shoulders. Edgecombe and James himself, Embiid remains the team's essential interior presence, the player expected to hold the frontcourt together on both ends of the floor. That makes Embiid's health, long the central storyline of his career, more significant than ever heading into the new season. With training camp approaching and James now firmly established as a teammate rather than an opponent, all eyes in Philadelphia will be on whether Embiid's latest transformation proves durable once games begin.