“RIP to MVP” – Joel Embiid, who is the frontrunner for MVP, injures lateral meniscus in his left knee and will miss multiple games, fans react

Joel Embiid aggravated his lateral meniscus during a clash in the last game.

“RIP to MVP” – Joel Embiid, who is the frontrunner for MVP, injures lateral meniscus in his left knee and will miss multiple games, fans react

Joel Embiid is looking at missing a few games due to his injured lateral meniscus, MVP trophy likely out of reach (Image via Open Source/X)

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is not going through a great period in his career. Embiid was the frontrunner for the MVP trophy this season. He has already missed a few games this season.

Embiid only has 5 games left before his eligibility for that trophy will go up in flames. This is due to the NBA 65-game rule that discourages athletes from taking time off during the season. Now, his latest situation will only go on to confirm that in the coming days.

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Embiid was criticized worldwide for intentionally missing the games at Denver and Portland. He skipped those games to rest his sore left knee, which has troubled him off late. He returned to play against the Golden State Warriors a couple of nights back. Only for a freak play to end him aggravating that same left knee. Embiid limped off the court.

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As confirmed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, now MRI scans have revealed that Embiid has further injured his lateral meniscus on the same left knee. Now it could take a few days to heal with a treatment plan if the injury is not too severe. So there is a high chance that Embiid will miss out on the MVP trophy altogether.

Joel Embiid was playing his best season to date. Last year he won the MVP. This year his performances have made him the frontrunner. Averaging 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 blocks was sure to get him to the top of the MVP race.

His motivation is to be regarded as one of the best players in the league. Adding another MVP trophy to his already great career will do nothing but advance him in that conversation.

But all that body of work will go to waste if he does not satisfy the NBA 65-game rule. Now, with his latest injury, it seems he will have to forego the award this year. It is an unfortunate situation. However, the NBA brought in the rule to ensure participation.

Basketball fans are not happy with the Joel Embiid injury update

When Joel Embiid clutched his knee after the fall, many basketball fans gasped at the sight. Now, the update has not been met well by the fans. After all, their only wish is to see their superstars achieve greatness on the court. That is what they wait for all season.

Joel Embiid's knee injury was aggravated during a lose ball clash against the Warriors
Joel Embiid’s knee injury was aggravated during a loose ball clash against the Warriors (image via Open Source/X)

So when the injury news filtered onto social media, fans added in their thoughts. They let their emotions run loose on the internet. Check out some of their reactions below;

https://twitter.com/analleline/status/1753221318479065399?s=20
https://twitter.com/PresidentStephD/status/1753209350032896107?s=20

Hopefully, Joel Embiid can heal his knee properly. Whatever the time it takes. An NBA Championship should alleviate the loss of the MVP trophy.

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