Injuries are a problem that every team has to face, and injuries to core players often have a very serious impact on a team, such as Zhan Mei in the previous season, as well as Xiaoka and George, their injuries are crucial to the impact of the team's strength and the improvement of the record. After all, it is important for them to achieve better results in the future, and even to move towards their goals. The same has been true this season, with a number of key players on the team suffering injuries, including the likes of the Bulls' LaVine and Embiid, who was earlier confirmed to undergo surgery.
The 76ers completed roster adjustments in the offseason, and the roster was further adjusted by sending Harden away in a trade. At the beginning of the season, under the leadership of Embiid, he once played an excellent performance, and Embiid also played efficient statistics, playing 34 games so far this season, averaging 35.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.8 blocks per game, shooting 53.3% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range, ranking first in points per game. However, as the schedule progressed, the team began to struggle with injuries. Season reimbursements, goodbye MVP, goodbye scoring champions!
In fact, Embiid has been affected by a knee injury for a long time this season. He has also been absent intermittently due to injury. The 76ers played 58 games in which he only attended 34 games, and the team only had a 4-10 record during his absence. According to the league rules, he will miss the MVP selection after missing a few games. In the game against the Warriors, Embiid returned, and originally thought that the injury was not too much of a problem, but he suffered another injury in the game. In the final quarter, he was pressed in a scramble and then left the court. The team then updated Embiid's injury and diagnosed it as a meniscus problem.
Embiid, the team, and doctors discuss Embiid's next steps. According to the official information given by the 76ers, it was finally decided to undergo surgery for Embiid's meniscus repair surgery. According to people familiar with the matter, Embiid will have a period of recovery after the surgery, and it will not be short. The exact time of return will be determined after the surgery. Medical expert Evan Jeffries updated social media to express his thoughts on this.
Original: According to the ESPN message, if used correctly, "Embiid's meniscus needs to be fully repaired, then he will most likely miss this year's game." The healing time is usually 4-6 months. It doesn't mean the door is closed for Embiid to return this season, and he could still be expected to return in the playoffs this season if he recovers well. It's just that this result is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Embiid personally and the 76ers. Other factors aside, it is clear that Embiid wants to lead the team to impact results and personal glory this season, and the arrival of injuries has changed all that.
On the other hand, Harden's choice to trade has been correct, after all, after coming to the West, the Clippers have become the favorites to win the championship in the West, and the team's injury on Embiid's side has also caused a lot of trouble to the team, and they will most likely withdraw from the championship race. Of course, as a fan, I still hope that the players can stay away from injuries and give everyone more exciting matchups.