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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George spoke about Joel Embiid's inconsistencies when it came to his health throughout the season.
Joel Embiid suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers on 19 occasions this season. He was clearly still struggling with a knee injury that had derailed his Sixers career for the past 18 months.Embiid was shut down by the Sixers at the end of February.
The Philadelphia 76ers struggled through much of the 2024–25 NBA season without Joel Embiid, and now Paul George has opened up about the impact of his teammate’s absence.
Daryl Morey defended Joel Embiid as many people are wondering if the 76ers center will ever play at a high level again.
The dominance Dwight Howard once held in the NBA might never be fully appreciated, especially since he was left off the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. But Gilbert Arenas, in his trademark blunt and unapologetic style, recently tried to shed light on just how terrifying D12 was in his prime.
Paul George has put together an impressive all-around NBA career. Everything started back with the Indiana Pacers. At one point in time, he had the Pacers looking like a team who would win an NBA championship. In two straight years, during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 season, Indiana made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals, led by George.
Although the Philadelphia 76ers had an underwhelming season, general manager Daryl Morey has been asked about the possibility of trading Joel Embiid. He gave a simple and succinct answer. “We’re committed to Joel and Paul,” Morey said on the Rights to Rickey Sanchez Podcast.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Joel Embiid Top Plays from Philadelphia 76ers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 01/12/2023
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid knows what it's like to have doubters. Given the plethora of injuries he's had over the years, paired with his minimal success, there are a lot who have said something about Embiid.