The 76ers have no definitive answers in regards to the next step for Joel Embiid’s ailing left knee. The 2023 NBA MVP and seven-time All-Star was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Feb. 28 to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

Ben Wallace, Bobby Jones and Mark Eaton are in (and rightly so) as three of the best defenders in the history of the NBA. None would be considered an overwhelming offensive talent. Embiid has been elite at BOTH ends of the floor for his first 8 seasons (his defense fell off dramatically this season).

There are some players that people just love to hate and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is one of them. He’s earned plenty of sympathy after the realization that he might have sustained a career-ending injury.

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.

Social media was buzzing after a post went viral claiming Joel Embiid was retiring from the NBA, but is it true?

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid sits on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against ...