It’s also wrong, or at least dramatically oversimplified, and it completely misses what a leaner Joel Embiid could actually unlock for this Sixers team. A leaner Joel Embiid means a lower heart rate, less energy burned per possession, faster recovery, and more longevity within games. This Unlocks a Completely Different Sixers TeamOnce Joel Embiid can actually run and stay healthy, the whole offense transforms. A skinnier, faster Joel Embiid blows that up. Joel Embiid didn’t just roll out of bed one summer morning and randomly decide to get skinny.