Load management has arguably been the biggest hurdle for the Sixers in the Joel Embiid era. The big fella finally sounds open to prioritizing playoff health over everything else.

Joel Embiid will be mindful of the recommendations from the team's medical staff regarding potential load management during the 2024-25 season.

If the Sixers' medical staff asks him to ease off at times this season, star Joel Embiid said he "should listen," even if they "have to punch me, slap me, take my stuff away."