Joel Embiid's health is already a concern for 76ers, but Ben Simmons' absence leaves little room for rest
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Philadelphia can't afford to be without two All-Stars in a completive Eastern Conference
The situation isn't ideal. Just a handful of games into the 2021-22 NBA season, Joel Embiid's health is already a concern for the Philadelphia 76ers.
If you recall, Embiid suffered a right meniscus tear in the first round of last season's playoffs against the Washington Wizards. The All-Star center missed a game as a result of the injury, but he returned for Philadelphia's second-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks and played in all seven games of that series.
The knee didn't seem to bother Embiid too much against Atlanta as he averaged 30.4 points and 12.7 rebounds in 37.4 minutes per performance over the course of the series. However, there was some speculation about whether or not he would need to undergo surgery after the season. Such a surgery never occurred as Embiid instead opted for a natural healing process. We didn't hear much from Embiid over the offseason, but at Philadelphia's media day in September, the big man provided a promising update on his knee.
