So the native of Cameroon who once never believed in seeking help from others had decided over time — much like fellow elite athletes Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and retired swimmer Michael Phelps — to shake the once-taboo stigma of therapy and go all-in on the process to steer him through turbulent times in his professional career.

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves matched up against the Charlotte for the second time this week. They'd continue their winning ways once again in large part due to the play of their stars.

Embiid, who suffered the injury on Dec. 13 against the Indiana Pacers, was previously slated to return against the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 23.