
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid stated that his health is a concern right now and he is uncertain if he will play in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. That game is set to take place this Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah. He made this statement after the team’s 118-112 home victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Embiid played 39 minutes in that game and recorded 29 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. The concern for Embiid, who has a long injury history, is staying healthy and being ready for the back half of the NBA season.
Joel Embiid said he’s not sure if he’ll play in the All-Star Game.
Embiid said his focus is health and doctors have told him he needs to rest because of his lingering foot issue.
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“I’m not sure. I’m not healthy. I haven’t been healthy for the past three weeks, or month. I was just trying to get to the All-Star break without missing games and stuff. But I feel like I’ve reached the point where I need to follow the doctor’s advice. Back then he said I should have been sitting for two weeks, so we’ll see how the next few days go, and go from there.” Concerning words for the Philadelphia big man.
This season with the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid is averaging 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. He has paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 53.7 percent and a three-point percenage of 35.5 percent. The Philadelphia 76ers are hoping to compete for a NBA Championship this season and need Embiid healthy to do that.