76ers Offer Joel Embiid, Paul George Health Updates
76ers Offer Joel Embiid, Paul George Health Updates
The Philadelphia 76ers face significant uncertainty as the NBA season approaches, with their two marquee stars Paul George and Joel Embiid continuing to work through injury recoveries.
Both players have dealt with substantial time away from the court, limiting their availability and raising questions about the team’s championship aspirations for the upcoming campaign.
George’s injury struggles restricted him to just 41 games during his previous season, while Embiid appeared in only 19 games due to persistent knee problems.
Head coach Nick Nurse has provided measured updates on both players’ progress, indicating they are advancing through rehabilitation protocols but still require additional steps before returning to full game action. The 76ers organization remains cautious about establishing definitive timelines for either star’s comeback.
“Yeah, he is progressing. They’re still working out some things. He did do some of the stuff early in practice as well today for the first time. So that’s also progression… Like 5-on-0 stuff, yeah, 5-on-0 stuff, but it’s been the first time for that. So, there’ll be boxes to check to keep it going,” Nurse said about George.
“I just think he’s got to get to a point where they’re happy with amount of load he can take and the recovery part as well on top of it, and keep progressing that way… He did do 5-on-5. I think that’s what they told you yesterday, yeah, so again, progressing… Like, practice yesterday and again, he did things today. He didn’t do nothing today, right? So it’s he was out there today, again, for some of the 5-on-0 stuff, and some of the early stuff in practice,” added about Embiid.
Gilbert Arenas Rejects The Negative Take On Joel Embiid
Gilbert Arenas has emerged as a vocal defender of Joel Embiid amid ongoing criticism about the Philadelphia 76ers center’s injury history. The former NBA guard took to social media to push back against detractors who question Embiid’s value and impact on the court.
Arenas emphasized that even when dealing with physical limitations, Embiid remains an elite-level talent. He argued that the 76ers star maintains his status as a top-tier player regardless of his health concerns. The former Washington Wizards guard used colorful language to describe how Embiid could contribute significantly even while compromised physically.
Key Points in Arenas’ Defense:
- Embiid ranks among the top 30 players in the league
- Physical limitations don’t diminish his basketball abilities
- Critics underestimate his potential contributions
- His scoring and rebounding capabilities remain intact
The defense comes at a crucial time for the Sixers organization. Embiid’s availability has been a persistent storyline throughout his career with the franchise. Despite missing significant time due to various ailments, he captured the NBA MVP award in 2023.
Arenas’ comments reflect a broader debate about how injury-prone superstars should be evaluated. The former All-Star believes fans and analysts focus too heavily on availability rather than recognizing the exceptional talent Embiid possesses when he takes the court for Philadelphia.
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