Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has had a tough start to the season. He has missed significant time due to a lingering knee issue and a league suspension. Embiid was sidelined for the first nine games of the season before briefly returning for four games, only to miss another seven to manage his recovery.
The situation became so concerning that the NBA fined the 76ers for their public statements regarding Embiid’s health. However, the star center returned during the team’s 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls.
After the game, Embiid opened up to ESPN about the emotional toll of dealing with his knee problems.
“Depressing. Just trying to figure it out. There’s no injury. Just between the swelling. We’ve got to get it figured out. That’s it. I’ve been saying it for the last few months. It’s been extremely depressing,” Embiid said.
It”‘s something that hasn’t been figured out, and it’s been extremely annoying, because I would love to play every single game,” he added.
Joel Embiid Shines in Return from Knee Injury
Joel Embiid delivered a standout performance on Sunday. The Philadelphia 76ers star scored 31 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and added four assists and two blocks to lead his team to a much-needed victory. Speaking to reporters after the game, Embiid remained humble about his performance.
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“I just got lucky and started making shots. We just missed shots, and we adjusted, and we got them in,” he added.
The return game against the Bulls marked Embiid’s fifth game of the season. So far, he is averaging 22 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.
