Joel Embiid isn’t attempting to hurry again to the Philadelphia 76ers after his knee harm however clarified that he’s attempting to get again on the court docket as shortly as potential.
Talking to the media Thursday for the primary time since present process knee surgical procedure, he mentioned he has each intention of returning earlier than the tip of the common season. He acknowledged that he intends to take action regardless of the place the 76ers are within the standings.
“That’s the plan,” Embiid mentioned by way of Tim Bontemps of ESPN. “Clearly, every part has to go proper so far as getting wholesome and being as shut as I’m alleged to be. However yeah, that’s the plan.
“I simply love enjoying basketball. I wish to be on the ground as a lot as potential. I solely have about 20 years to do that. So, any possibilities that I get, I wish to be on the ground. So it doesn’t matter the place we’re [in the standings.] I simply wish to play as a lot as I can and attempt to assist us.”
Embiid was as soon as once more placing up MVP numbers earlier than knee points derailed his season. The 76ers are 4-8 since his most up-to-date harm however are nonetheless sixth within the Japanese Convention.
Followers had been lately given an thought of when the 76ers anticipate Embiid again. Philadelphia nonetheless needs him enjoying at one thing near full energy if potential, since their championship hopes primarily rely upon him being largely wholesome.
