During the NBA design of 2014, the 76ers used the third general choice to select Joe Embiid from Kansas. He missed the first two seasons of his professional career due to injury.
In 2016-17, Embiid finally made his debut for Philadelphia. For more than nine years, Embiid started with all 452 competitions in which he appeared. With the 76 people, the 31-year-old center had an unfortunate run with injuries. The sevenfold All-Star has missed considerable playing time in the past two seasons. Sixers’ Insider Keith Pompey recently shared his thoughts about the future of Embiid. Pompey said, “I think Joel may know that the end is close.”
Is the end in sight for 76 people ‘Joel Embiid?
“I think Joel may know that the end is close.” 😕
– @Pompeyonsixers About the future of Joel Embiid
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In the past two seasons, Joel Embiid played a total of 58 games for the 76 people. He missed 106 matches in the span. It was a tough fight for the MVP from 2022-23 to stay healthy. Last season, Embiid played in just 19 games for Philadelphia. Embiid was closed at the end of February and did not return to action. In April, Embiid was operated on his knee, the same one that he had 14 months earlier a procedure. Not a positive sign for the big man.
In July, Joel Embiid is said to have ‘resumed partial basketball activities’. Moreover, he is expected to be ready for training camp in the fall. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, however, shared some information about the All-NBA center. Pompey said, “I think Joel may know that the end is close.” Pompey recently shared his thoughts about the function of ESPN’s Dotun Akintoye about Embiid.
“This partnership between Philadelphia and Joel Embiid, there is no way back.”@Bobbymarks42 thinks that this will determine the future of Joel Embiid with the 76ers 👀 pic.twitter.com/nmt9xpaj3m
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In this writing, Joel Embiid “Diep” thought about the path of his career as far as he goes to the year 10. The talented center discussed his run with injuries and the toll that it has taken on him. Keith Pompey believes that Embiid could come up with the fact that his professional career is coming to an end. If he cannot stay healthy during the 2024-25 season, Joel Embiid might have to make an extremely difficult decision.
Keith Pompey noted that he could be wrong and his thoughts his pure speculation. However, there is truth in this situation. Joel Embiid is still a top 10 player in the NBA when he is healthy. Staying consistent on the field, however, has been his biggest obstacle in recent years. The 2025-26 season is an important year for Philadelphia. If Embiid encounters an injury history again, the Sixers may have to evaluate their franchise.
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