A Philly native went from watching the Sixers on TV to working with them for over 40 years. Here's his story of how his dream ...

and Joel Embiid's return for the Philadelphia 76ers, who take on the New York Knicks. The Celtics, who host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, are the favorites to win the NBA Cup, at +380 at ESPN BET.

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