NBA Fans React To 76ers Joel Embiid Announcement

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that Joel Embiid will miss the entire preseason.

Apr 6, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a turnover during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid is among the best five players in the NBA when he is on the floor.

However, the 2023 MVP has dealt with injuries over his career (and missed 43 games last season).

After missing the team's first two preseason games, the Philadelphia 76ers have announced that Embiid will be out for the entire preseason.

Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: "Joel Embiid is out for the remainder of the preseason, 76ers say. He was assessed by doctors on Thursday as part of his left knee management. He’s progressing well and will continue to take part in an individual treatment plan designed to best support his health and wellness for the 2024-25 season."

Joel Embiid is out for the remainder of the preseason, 76ers say. He was assessed by doctors on Thursday as part of his left knee management. He’s progressing well and will continue to take part in an individual treatment plan designed to best support his health and wellness for… pic.twitter.com/CQ4Jwyby3F

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) October 13, 2024

Many fans reacted to the news.

@SixersJustin: "Ah so well Joel Embiid won’t touch the court for preseason but hopefully he’s ready to go for the season opener

I wouldn’t be too concerned. They’re being extra cautious with him this year considering this could be the finals year"

Ah so well Joel Embiid won’t touch the court for preseason but hopefully he’s ready to go for the season opener

I wouldn’t be too concerned. They’re being extra cautious with him this year considering this could be the finals year https://t.co/A2ju95Nqgm

— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) October 13, 2024

@Beardaknowledge: "If Joel Embiid's knee is in this situation... I ask 1 question... why did he play in the Olympics?"

If Joel Embiid's knee is in this situation... I ask 1 question... why did he play in the Olympics? https://t.co/4XBSOuI6Gt

— Phil Stiefel (@Beardaknowledge) October 13, 2024

@walekroos: "Here we go again."

Here we go again. https://t.co/zAcJTwiuW9

— Wale. (@walekroos) October 13, 2024

@ValleyoftheSuns: "Honest question, Embiid obviously is an incredible player but with how frequently he’s injured, would you trade Durant for him straight up? Are we in the minority for saying we wouldn’t even though Durant is 36?"

Honest question, Embiid obviously is an incredible player but with how frequently he’s injured, would you trade Durant for him straight up? Are we in the minority for saying we wouldn’t even though Durant is 36? https://t.co/FFXEmEwb8H

— Valley of the Suns (@ValleyoftheSuns) October 13, 2024

@APH00PS: "Paul George really went from one bad knee to another"

Paul George really went from one bad knee to another https://t.co/6frrhnUeJH

— Andy (@APH00PS) October 13, 2024

Embiid finished last season with averages of 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range.

The 76ers will open up the regular season on October 23 when they host Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks.