The season from hell for Joel Embiid is formally over.
It barely received off the bottom, however the former-MVP will not be stepping again on the courtroom this 12 months.
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The Sixers introduced that they’re shutting down their All-NBA huge man for the remainder of the season.
Embiid appeared in simply 19 appearances (out of a doable 58), averaging 23.8 factors, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
Philadelphia had been making an attempt to handle Embiid’s ache and swelling in his left knee, which required lateral meniscus surgical procedure in February 2024, however finally it was to no avail.
The crew put out an announcement on Friday afternoon saying the information.
“The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with prime specialists concerning ongoing points together with his left knee,” the assertion learn.
“After additional analysis, it has been decided that he’s medically unable to play and can miss the rest of the season to deal with remedy and rehabilitation.
“We’re working with medical consultants to find out the precise remedy plan and can replace media when we now have extra data.
“The crew and specialists will proceed working with Joel to make sure the perfect path ahead for his long-term well being and efficiency.”
Followers believed that Embiid ought to by no means have been enjoying to start with.
‘The Sixers have managed the Joel Embiid scenario horribly,’ one fan posted on X.
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‘He by no means ought to’ve got here again final 12 months for the playoffs after that meniscus surgical procedure. He by no means ought to’ve performed within the Olympics, particularly seeing how he was transferring. He by no means ought to’ve performed this season.’
‘He ought to’ve gotten one other surgical procedure,’ one fan commented.
It brings an finish to Embiid’s disappointing season that had professional title aspirations earlier than it started, particularly with the addition of Paul George over the summer time.
Quick ahead lower than six months later, Embiid is now accomplished for the 12 months and George has been traditionally terrible.
Calling it a season from hell for the Sixers can be placing it too kindly.
The Sixers are 20-38.
That’s good for twelfth within the lowly Japanese Convention and virtually three full video games behind the tenth seed and a shot on the play-in recreation.
To make issues worse for the franchise, they’re on the hook for nearly $300 million with regards to their franchise participant.
They oddly backed up the Brink’s vans for Embiid in September and signed him to a 3-year, $193M extension, realizing full nicely the problems he had been coping with.
The extension introduced his present deal to a complete of practically $300 million, that additionally features a participant possibility within the contract’s final 12 months in 2028-2029.
And now, he can be sitting on the bench the remainder of the 12 months.
For all intents and functions, basketball season is over in Philadelphia.
Simply preserve watching reruns of Tremendous Bowl LIX Philly followers.
You will be okay.