Joel Embiid To Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On Left Knee

[RealGM Wiretap]

Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week. The procedure is being done with the goal of reducing the symptoms Embiid has been experiencing, and will allow him to perform at a higher level. Embiid is expected to make a full recovery. 

The Sixers ruled out Embiid for the rest of the 24-25 season in late February. Embiid played in just 19 games this season and averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists. 

This is the second surgery on his left knee in just over a year. Embiid experienced continued pain in swelling in his troublesome knee. He underwent multiple rounds of imaging and treatment in an effort to forge a path forward.

Embiid and the Sixers signed a three-year, $193 million extension in September.

Via Shams Charania/ESPN

[Rek]

Embiid is expected to make a full recovery.

Imagine anyone saying this with a straight face.

[og15]

Embiid is expected to make a full recovery.

Imagine anyone saying this with a straight face.

Well of course he can and should fully recover from the surgery, that is not the same thing as regaining full previous form. It's also not the same thing as, "and not get injured again".

[Rodimus921]

So he can perform on a higher level ?

So what is this surgery the torpedo bat of knees surgeries ??

How about so he can stay on the court and play next year and correct the issue ??

[tsherkin]

Welp. Embiid doing his usual dance. I hope he does manage to recover properly, though, because as much as I hate watching him play for aesthetic reasons (because he's a foul-baiting punk), he is quite good when he's healthy.