We know more about the injury Joel Embiid, absent last night against Jazz. Hard hit during contact with Jonathan Kuminga, the Sixers pivot suffers from an injury to the lateral meniscus of his left knee. The Sixers do not specify if it is a tear, and undoubtedly it is more of a pinch since the franchise does not speak of an operation.
For now, Embiid will stay in the infirmary until the end of the weekendand it is only then, based on his reaction to the treatments, that the medical staff will adjust the care.
Replaced at the All-Star Game?
Before being injured against the Warriors, the 2023 MVP had missed five games because of the same knee, and he has already missed 13 matches. Even if the person concerned assures that he is not thinking of the double, he is getting a little closer to the limit set by the NBA. Remember that any player who misses 18 games or more will not be eligible for trophies and end-of-year distinctions, such as MVP and All-NBA Teams.
Furthermore, it is hard to imagine Embiid participating in the next All-Star Game with an affected meniscus. Holder after being chosen by the public, the media and the players, the Philly pivot should logically leave his place to another inside the Eastern Conference.
