Last season, Embiid was in the midst of one of the most prolific individual campaigns in NBA history before tearing the meniscus in his left knee. He’s struggled this year to gain full strength.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid's 2024-25 season is over. The team announced Thursday that Embiid has been ruled out for the remainder of the season because he is "medically unable to play." Previously, Embiid and the Sixers had been trying to manage pain and swelling in his left knee, which required surgery in February 2024.

NBA legend Julius Erving touched on Joel Embiid’s injury-plagued season during his appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Erving questioned Embiid’s ability to lead the Philadelphia 76ers through another challenging season, especially with his frequent absences due to injury.