Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is among the greatest gamers within the recreation no matter place because of his capability to attain at a excessive charge from all three ranges of the courtroom. He can knock down triples, he can rating from mid-range, he can get to the basket off the dribble and he can get to the free throw line.
Regardless of solely enjoying 39 video games within the 2023-24 season because of a left knee meniscus harm, Embiid has been implausible. He averaged 34.7 factors, 11.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists, then averaged 33.0 factors on one leg within the playoffs in opposition to the New York Knicks.
ESPN, nonetheless, took the accidents into consideration when rating of the 100 greatest gamers of the 2024-25 season. Embiid fell 5 spots from the earlier season as he ranks No. 8 on the record:
Accidents. When Embiid was wholesome final season, he was having a really historic season, as he was on tempo to change into the second participant – alongside Wilt Chamberlain – to have extra factors than minutes performed. Then a knee harm derailed his season. In consequence, the reigning NBA Most Priceless Participant discovered himself ineligible to defend his crown, enjoying in simply 39 video games. He returned in time to play in opposition to the New York Knicks within the first spherical of the playoffs, however he was clearly lower than one hundred pc because of the mixture of his knee and a case of Bell’s palsy, in the course of the elimination of Philadelphia in six video games.
Accidents are the one factor holding Embiid again. If the large man may ever have only one wholesome playoff run, you must consider the sky is the restrict for him and the Sixers. Sadly, for now, he’ll rank low on these lists because of the accidents which have saved him out of the playoffs.
This text was initially printed on Sixers Wire: ESPN Ranks Sixers’ Joel Embiid No. 8 on NBA High 100 Gamers Checklist
