Joel Embiid and the 76ers under investigation by the NBA over ‘player participation’

Joel Embiid, in an attempt to manage his workload, gets dragged into an investigation opened by the league authorities.

Joel Embiid and the 76ers under investigation by the NBA over ‘player participation’

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers under investigation by the NBA

It hasn’t been a great start to the new season for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite coming into the season with a gold medal, the 76ers’ star player did create controversy. First, he declared that he did not want to play in back-to-back games ever again. This drew a widespread backlash. Now, fresh injury concerns continue to take away Embiid’s momentum at the moment.

Much to the disappointment of fans, Joel Embiid will miss the 76ers opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. Furthermore, he will sit out three games this week. As a result of his absence, particularly from nationally televised games, will trigger the league’s standard review as part of its player participation policy. This news of a likely investigation was revealed by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

It’s typical for the NBA to review a team anytime a superstar player misses a nationally television game, as per the player participation policy.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported
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Good news-wise, Embiid has responded well to his recovery plan. He will gradually increase his training this week, which includes taking part in scrimmages. This plan for the one-time MVP aligns with the team’s strategy to manage his workload and ensure he stays healthy for the playoffs.

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His career has been blighted by injuries, and while he shook off the early career injuries, his health has now been a concern in recent seasons. He played only 39 games last year due to knee injuries, with the 76ers hoping not to make the mistakes of last season when he was rushed back too early.

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Just like the majority of fans, Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett has expressed his disapproval of Joel Embiid’s plan to skip back-to-back games in the upcoming season. 76ers President Daryl Morey had hinted at this move. This had ignited a fury among fans who paid to see him take the basketball court.

Eighty-two games, man. This is what the f**** job calls for. You’re not practicing, you’re not even playing a whole f**** you don’t play in the summer? … I don’t want to hear that s*** man… don’t want to hear none of that… Motherf*** can sit out of back-to-backs?

Kevin Garnet said on the KG Certified show

Embiid’s struggle with injuries saw him miss his first two years due to a foot injury. With the new requirement of at least playing 65 games to qualify for major awards, he could once again not make a list of those eligible for end-of-season awards.

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Moreover, his team will have to move on without his services as he makes the long road to recovery. The team will have Tyrese Maxey and new addition Paul George to step up. The sooner he returns, the better for the 76ers, as they hope to compete effectively in their conference.