In an official statement, the Philadelphia 76ers stated that the athlete is ‘clinically unable to play’; Surgery is not discarded
athlete of Philadelphia 76ers, will no longer participate in the 2024/2025 season due to a chronic lesion in the left knee. The decision to remove it was taken by the medical department of the team, which chose to prioritize the treatment and rehabilitation of the player, after he reports constant pain. In an official statement, Philadelphia stated that Embiid is “clinically unable to play” and that the team seeks experts to define the best way to treatment. The possibility of a new surgery is being considered, but there is no final decision yet.
Embiid’s career has been marked by several injuries. This season he participated in only 19 games, accumulating 8 wins and 11 losses. In the previous season, the player played in 39 matches. Currently, the team occupies the 12th position at the East Conference, which has generated concerns about team performance.
Coach Nick Nurse emphasized that the priority is to find the best solution for Embiid’s health. The player, who recorded an average of 23.8 points per game this season, acknowledged the possibility of needing a new surgery and highlighted the importance of resolving this issue to return to his usual game level.
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