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“His story is not over” – NBA fans react on Joel Embiid being ruled out for entire season

Fans are not happy with the 76ers for managing Joel Embiid's situation.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been sidelined for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the team announced. The two-time NBA scoring champion was struggling from his left knee injury, and as per the franchise, he will be provided a proper treatment plan, including a surgery.

Embiid played only 19 games in the regular season, and he last played against the Brooklyn Nets, where he was benched for the entire fourth quarter due to swelling. Earlier, ESPN reported that Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are exploring alternative options for his knee injury.

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 28, 2025

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The 2023 MVP has looked down and dusted since the All-Star break due to injury. 14 months ago, Joel Embiid was averaging 36 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists with marvelous efficiency and great defense, but 2024-25 brought a different story. Embiid will now go on a recovery process to make a comeback for the next season, but he left the 76ers in big trouble.

Fans react to Joel Embiid being ruled out for season

With the update now that Embiid is out for the entire season, NBA fans on Twitter came out with their best reactions. Fans also criticised the 76ers for managing Embiid’s injury horribly, and few of them wished the center a speedy recovery.

There is nothing that will sting like the rewriting of Embiid's career. at his best there was nobody better . when Joel Embiid was healthy and playing basketball, he was galaxies better than whatever player you can muster, on BOTH sides of the basketball. its simple, in NBA…
— Y so serious (@idontgetball) March 1, 2025

Sixers went from being overly cautious on Embiid earlier in his career to mismanaging his health the past 2 seasons and now Joel and the franchised are cooked. pic.twitter.com/VZ5z5gUvUF
— Ant (@Godbinna) February 28, 2025

As a human, you just feel for Joel Embiid. Can debate some of his steps along the way, but you could tell this season took a toll on him — mentally and physically. Right decision for him and the Sixers.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) February 28, 2025

Get better big fella 🙏 Let’s not forget how Joel Embiid dominated the NBA when healthy and helped USA bring home gold this past summer! pic.twitter.com/e3z39Tsykb
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) February 28, 2025

See ya in October 🫡 @JoelEmbiid pic.twitter.com/Dei5gokpvg
— Sixerdaily on IG (@Sixerdaily) February 28, 2025

It really is a shame. Joel Embiid is one of the best talents in this league, but his body just betrays him year after year. This is the right move for them right now. Make sure he gets fully healthy and ready for next season. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) February 28, 2025

Joel Embiid every season pic.twitter.com/BFM16qHRPb
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) February 28, 2025

How the 76ers handled Joel Embiid health after that Warriors game last season is one of the biggest crimes in NBA history
— kingtisemedia (@kingtisemedia) February 28, 2025

the sixers have managed the joel embiid situation horribly. he never should’ve came back last year for the playoffs after that meniscus surgery. he never should’ve played in the olympics, especially seeing how he was moving. he never should’ve played this season.
— SJ (@SJBasketball8) February 28, 2025

Rest up @JoelEmbiid

One of the most talented players in NBA history.

I still believe he could come back and be 100%. The NBA world needs Joel Embiid in it.

This franchise needs a finals win with Embiid as our best player.

His story is not over.
— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) February 28, 2025

Me defending Joel Embiid every year. (I’m NEVER gonna stop)
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— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) February 28, 2025

As unlikely as it is, it would be amazing to see Joel Embiid be great again. If not, he's still the best Sixers player I've ever seen and I feel lucky to have not only watched him but been able to publicly talk about it.

Good luck big guy.
— Spike Eskin (@SpikeEskin) February 28, 2025

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.