Out of 45 games so far this season, Embiid has only appeared in 13. Currently, he is sidelined once again, this time due to knee swelling.
Joel Embiid’s career has been anything but predictable. He is the player who can drop 50 points one night and then find himself sidelined the next with some unforeseen injury or off-court controversy. And yet, despite the ups and downs, he remains one of the key members of the Sixers.
But a new stat on the 2023 MVP has left Philadelphia fans speechless. During the 76ers’ dominant win over the Lakers on Tuesday, a stat flashed across the screen that caught fans off guard. Embiid, in his 9 seasons in the NBA, has played 446 games, and missed 400 due to injuries and suspensions.
This is a WILD stat 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/EuHr2wdmvP
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 29, 2025
The stat has taken the internet by storm, with fans absolutely baffled by the numbers.
The story this season has followed a familiar pattern. Out of 45 games so far this season, Embiid has only appeared in 13. Currently, he is sidelined once again, this time due to knee swelling.
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For a player of his caliber, his inconsistency has become a central theme of his career. Over his nine seasons with the 76ers, Embiid has averaged an impressive 27.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. When he plays, he is undeniably one of the best in the league. But the injuries, starting from his foot issues in 2014, have plagued him throughout his career.
Fans took to social media to troll the veteran for being injury prone.
Check out some reactions:
Glass Joel pic.twitter.com/LOZxlbvuBv
— Duan Curtis (@DuanCurtis) January 29, 2025
Play smarter, not harder, or at all.
— J. Benjamin Beckett (@jaybenbecks) January 29, 2025
Joel "soft cake" Embiid ladies and gentlemen …..😑😬💀
— George Tai (@George8644Tai) January 29, 2025
Insanely consistent at being inconsistent 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #sportcoin
— Hate First Sports (@hatefirstsports) January 29, 2025
And people seriously wonder why basketball fans prefer the NBA of the 80s, 90s & 00s?
— Peter Garrett (@TheUnrealPeterG) January 29, 2025
The good news for the Sixers fans is that Embiid has returned to practice and participated in light training exercises on Monday. However, his return to court is still few weeks away.
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