Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid does not regret shoving a columnist back in November, which resulted in a three-game suspension without pay.

But as Embiid explained in a new profile from ESPN's Dotun Akintoye, those who lean into the "narrative" about him being a playoff dropper are missing context. They seem to think he's the only star player capable of a rough night now and then when an elite defense is specifically game-planning for them:

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid spoke about the grueling injuries that he dealt with during the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Even his most painful grief has been thrown in his face. At the start of Embiid's rookie season in 2014, his 13-year-old brother Arthur was hit by a truck and killed. The day Arthur died, Embiid ignored a series of phone calls. When he finally answered, it was terrible news.

NBA fans have always been high on the ability and skill level of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. As a The post Joel Embiid’s Bell’s Palsy Battle Described By Nicolas Batum appeared first on FirstSportz.

An NBA insider criticized the contracts of Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Paul George. Here's what the NBA insider said about the All-Star duo.

It’s been a brutal season of never-ending despondency for Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ star center has only played 13 of the first 44 games of the 2024-25 season because of various injuries. Veteran fans of the Sixers know that Embiid’s frequent health-related “Did Not Plays” (DNPs) aren’t new.