Joel Embiid Ruled Out for Rest of 2024-25 Season, Will Focus on Treatment and Rehab
Embiid to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Ongoing Knee Issues
The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding his ongoing issues with his left knee. After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.
Team Statement on Embiid’s Situation
The team released the following statement on Embiid:
“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information. The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”
Embiid’s Performance This Season
Embiid appeared in just 19 games for the Sixers, who sit at a severely disappointing 20-38 and have also dealt with a slew of other injuries. The seven-time All-Star averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
Embiid’s Struggles This Season
His movement was clearly nowhere near his top level. “The way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now and it sucks,” he said last Thursday after the Sixers’ loss to the Celtics. “But I believe I probably need to fix the problem and I’ll be back at that level. But it’s hard to have the trust when you’re not yourself. I’m not as dominant as I was a couple months ago, but that doesn’t mean I still can’t have a lot of impact on the game. Just me being out there, I think it helps a lot — just my presence, my ability to attract double teams, getting guys more shots. But my dominant self, I’ll get there. It’s just tough because you know you can do so much more. There’s no excuses; it’s just the way it is. Just got to keep finding ways to figure it out and get better.”
What’s Next for the Sixers?
As the Sixers have 24 regular-season games to go, they will need to rely on their remaining centers, including Andre Drummond, Guerschon Yabusele, and rookie Adem Bona. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games back of a play-in tournament spot, and any sort of playoff success would qualify as shocking at this point.
Future Prospects
The Sixers will hope for good fortune on draft night. They will retain their first-round pick if it falls between No. 1 and No. 6. Otherwise, it will convey to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Conclusion
Joel Embiid’s season has come to an end due to ongoing knee issues. The Sixers will now focus on treatment and rehabilitation to ensure his long-term health and performance. The team will need to rely on their remaining centers to make a push for the playoffs, but their chances are slim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for Joel Embiid’s absence from the Sixers’ lineup?
A: Embiid is medically unable to play due to ongoing issues with his left knee.
Q: How many games has Joel Embiid played this season?
A: Embiid has played in 19 games this season.
Q: What is Joel Embiid’s average performance this season?
A: Embiid has averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this season.
Q: What are the Sixers’ chances of making the playoffs?
A: The Sixers are 12th in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games back of a play-in tournament spot, and any sort of playoff success would qualify as shocking at this point.
