Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will officially undergo surgery in the coming days.
He was officially ruled out for the rest of the season in late February.
“Following consultations with medical experts, it has been determined that Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week to address his left knee,” according to a statement released by the team.
He had been dealing with a knee injury that had kept him sidelined earlier in the season.
Embiid trying to stay healthy has always been an issue. His career has been plagued by injuries that have often prevented him from maximizing his potential for a substantial length of time.
It’s been an eventful 2024-25 season for Embiid off the court. It started with the NBA fining the Sixers $100,000 due to statements made about Embiid’s health. Embiid was also suspended for three games without pay after he shoved a columnist in the locker room during a confrontation over something the columnist wrote.
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Joel Embiid’s last game of 2024-25 season
The 2022-23 MVP has not played since the 76ers’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 22. He had 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes of play.
He experienced swelling after the game and…
