The day before Philadelphia’s exhibition in Kansas City, Mo., the Sixers and former Kansas center Joel Embiid practiced at Allen Fieldhouse, where Embiid used to play for Bill Self’s Jayhawks.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid looks toward the bleachers in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a Philadelphia Sixers practice.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid drives past Philadelphia teammate Kris Humphries in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during Sixers practice.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid, left, heads toward the court as head coach Bill Self and other staff members speak with Philadelphia head coach Brett Brown, kneeling, in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a Sixers practice.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid blocks a shot attempt in the paint by Philadelphia teammate Jahlil Okafor in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a Philadelphia Sixers practice.

Former Kansas center Joel Embiid laughs while working with Philadelphia teammate Dario Saric in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a Sixers practice.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid puts up a fade-away jumper during shooting drills in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, during a Philadelphia Sixers practice.

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Former Kansas center Joel Embiid answers questions from a horde of media members in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, following a Philadelphia Sixers practice.