The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season has been full of ups and downs, and sadly, their star player, Joel Embiid, has been at the heart of much of the chaos. The team is struggling with a poor 2-10 start to the season, leaving many people wondering what went wrong for a team with high hopes of winning this year.
Embiid has played in only two games so far this season, and those appearances haven’t gone well. In his first game back, he scored just 13 points in a disappointing performance against the New York Knicks. His second game against the Orlando Magic was also underwhelming, and he couldn’t make much of an impact. For a player who was just named MVP, these early struggles have only made people more worried.
As the 76ers try to turn things around, there’s now more bad news about Embiid’s condition. The 30-year-old center is once again listed as questionable for the upcoming game against the Miami Heat, but this time, it’s not an injury that’s keeping him out. According to the NBA injury report, Embiid is sick, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to play.
While illnesses are common in sports, the timing of this update has added to the concern about Embiid’s health. The 76ers have already been struggling without a fully healthy roster, and their poor record when Embiid isn’t playing makes things worse. So far this season, the team has only won two out of 12 games without him on the court. The 76ers’ core group of Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George hasn’t been healthy together, making things even harder.
Joel Embiid’s Health Struggles Raise Doubts About 76ers’ Season Hopes
Joel Embiid’s health and recovery have been a big question for the 76ers since he had surgery in February. Even though he’s tried to rush back to help the team, Embiid admitted that he’s still working through the recovery process. “I had surgery in February,” Embiid explained recently. “Then I came back early to fight for the team… I’m still managing since the last surgery, just managing and trying to figure out the best approach, but I feel pretty good.”
However, fans are starting to lose patience with his struggles to get back to his full form and now dealing with an illness. The big question is whether he can stay healthy for the entire season, which is hanging over the team’s hopes for this year.
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For the 76ers, the pressure is high. With a roster weakened by injuries and inconsistent play, they really need Embiid to return to his MVP-level performance. But whether he can have a strong, injury-free season remains uncertain. Fans are hoping that this illness is just a small setback and not the start of a bigger problem for one of the NBA’s best players.
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