Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid talks the importance of his block party, giving back to the kids, and Tyrese Maxey.

Four days before a Sixers team with huge expectations begins training camp in the Bahamas — and a week after Embiid signed a three-year max contract extension — he took an evening to give back.

Joel Embiid could go back to school and write a pretty heady report on how he spent his summer vacation. Embiid won Olympic gold for Team USA. He signed a contract extension with Philadelphia that will pay him more than $64 million in its final season.

Embiid was the center of attention as usual Friday night at a meaningful event for himself and his family. He hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party for around 200 kids from Philadelphia Youth Basketball, NOMO Foundation, Boys & Girls Club, YEAH Philly, and Rhymes with Reason at The Alan Horwitz “Sixth Man” Center.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been through a lot of adversity in his life as he has worked his way to becoming one of the best players in the NBA. One tough event in his life was the passing of his brother,

It was a night to remember for Philly kids after a surprise visit from the Sixers star at a block party. KAT to the Knicks? It's happening. Max Matus, 18, says the ball was 'forcefully taken away' from him during the Sept. 19 game. Miami avoided a massive upset thanks to a controversial overturned call on the final play of the game.

The seven-time NBA All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his late brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.