Former 76ers Guard Reacts to Season-Ending Joel Embiid Update

76ers star has been shut down for the remainder of this season.

Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) holds his leg after a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

As the final weeks of the regular season slowly approach, it continues to be a season to forget for the Philadelphia 76ers. After entering the year with vision of contending for a championship, things have been derailed almost from the get go.

One of the biggest reasons that have led to the Sixers coming short of expectations is injuries. They've been hit hard up and down the roster, with Joel Embiid being the most notable figure to miss extended time. The former MVP has dealt with lingering effects from the knee injury he suffered last year, resulting in him appearing in just 19 games.

After consulting with more specialists over the past few days, the Sixers announced on Friday afternoon that Embiid will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 28, 2025

As an MVP-caliber talent, this news sent shockwaves through the NBA world. Immediately following the announcement, countless people took to social media to give their thoughts on the situation. Among those to do was former Sixers guard Patrick Beverley. He feels the Sixers made the right move by shutting down Embiid and issued a get well message to his old teammate.

smart move. get well big fella come back stronger damn @PatBevPod https://t.co/QGfJT6Eens

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) February 28, 2025

Beverley had an up-close view of Embiid's brilliance and the physical toll his body goes under. After signing as a free agent in the 2023 offseason, he played in 47 games for the Sixers before eventually being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.

While being an all-time talent went on the floor, injuries continue to have a drastic impact on the narrative of Embiid's career. Now officially shut down, the Sixers star can begin addressing his injured knee in hopes of being fully healthy by the start of the 2025-26 season.

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