The Philadelphia 76ers face the Golden State Warriors in a matchup that promises high-level action between two major franchises, but the question arises: will Joel Embiid, Paul George and Jimmy Butler play?

After driving hours from Connecticut, 25-year-old Tristan Howard walked toward the back of Lapstone & Hammer with a large canvas covered in wrapping paper. He approached Sixers center Joel Embiid with the gift,