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Embiid: Harden isn't the same as he was in Houston, more of a playmaker (1:19)

The type of player James Harden is at this point in his career is discussed by the man. (1:20)

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The Philadelphia City Council decided to give an award to Embiid.

He will have to be satisfied with being named Philadelphia's center, rather than the NBA's Most Valuable Player award that he hoped to win this year.

There were audible laughs on the live stream video when the resolution was introduced. The resolution had been put forward prior to the conclusion of the season, as the 76ers lost in six games to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the fourth time in five years.

In spite of the results of the tournament, I moved for the adoption of the resolution.

The resolution was passed unanimously after being quickly seconded.

The City Council President said a little levity never hurts.

He was the league's leading scorer with 30.6 points per game, playing a career-high 68 games. His playoffs were hampered by a torn thumb in the third game of the first round against the Toronto Raptors, as well as a facial injury and concussion he suffered in the sixth game.

After missing the first two games of the Miami series, he was forced to wear a mask when he returned in Game 3.