Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid will rest for the entire preseason because of health before the 2024-25 NBA season. During the monitoring of his left knee, medical professionals evaluated Embiid and declared that he is “making good progress.” The medical team has created a personalized treatment plan for him, focusing on his health for the upcoming season.
Recovery from Knee Surgery
Embiid has been worried about his left knee ever since he had surgery to correct a lateral meniscus injury in the 2023-24 season. Even though he was absent for more than two months, Embiid came back to participate in the first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, where he maintained averages of 33.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.
Olympic Glory and Offseason Transformation
Upon coming back, Embiid assisted Team USA in winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrating his commitment to both his nation and his athletic career. Intent on preventing injuries during the playoffs, Embiid concentrated on his physical health during the offseason, losing 25 to 30 pounds to improve his stamina and quickness.
Eyes on the Regular Season
Despite not playing in preseason games, Embiid intends to slowly raise his level of activity leading up to the regular season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 23. Being familiar with not playing in preseason games, he only participated in one preseason game last year. Despite this, he had a strong performance on opening night.
Commitment to a Healthy Playoff Run
Embiid has stated his intention to maintain good health for a successful playoff run. He expressed his determination to overcome playoff injuries. Stating that he is willing to do whatever it takes to reach that goal and be prepared. The 76ers will depend on Embiid’s focused mindset in their quest for a solid season beginning.
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