Embiid has not resembled his usual self this season. Some of the fan base views him as a problem instead of a solution for a squad that has the NBA’s second-worst record of 3-12.
Yet, when healthy and engaged, Embiid arguably is the league’s most unstoppable player. That’s why his presence alone gives the Sixers their best chance of winning an NBA title. It’s no secret that the team is trying to ensure that Embiid will be healthy come playoff time through load management. But no one would have envisioned the distractions that come with the suspension and the team meeting. And it appears that he may be still dealing with an injury to his left knee.
said Friday. “That’s something we knew we were going to be dealing with going into this season. , they do what they can do to remove that swelling. But it just didn’t feel good enough to go. Whatever is causing the swelling might be part of why Embiid doesn’t resemble his usual self this season.