The moment it hit Joel Embiid that he was back on an NBA floor, playing against an opponent? When he launched a “terrible shot” that barely grazed the rim 7 seconds into the 76ers’ preseason finale Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Joel Embiid feels like he's being doubted by the media ahead of his 10th season with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Although Embiid didn't commit to a recovery timeline during season-opening media availability in September, he told reporters his recovery was "on schedule" and that he hoped to play "consistently" i...