NBA Fans React To Joel Embiid Injury News Before 76ers-Hornets Game

Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Monday's game.

May 14, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) leaves the court after losing to the Boston Celtics in game seven of the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images / Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina.

For the game, the 76ers will be without their best player, as 2023 MVP Joel Embiid has been ruled out.

Via Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "Sixers center Joel Embiid (sinus fracture will miss tomorrow’s game vs. the Charlotte Hornets."

Sixers center Joel Embiid (sinus fracture will miss tomorrow’s game vs. the Charlotte Hornets.

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) December 15, 2024

Embiid had left the team's last game with an injury.

Joel Embiid has been ruled out with injury vs. Pacers

He will undergo further testing after 'impact to right side of face' pic.twitter.com/K0E7jrYB4F

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 14, 2024

He is averaging 20.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 41.1% from the field and 16.0% from the three-point range in five games.

Many fans reacted to the news that Embiid will miss Monday's game against Charlotte.

@baxter4133: "The Sixers refusal to rule Joel Embiid for an extended amount of time to sell tickets is despicable"

The Sixers refusal to rule Joel Embiid for an extended amount of time to sell tickets is despicable https://t.co/LAFv0OJ6Q4

— Dan Baxter (@baxter4133) December 15, 2024

@zirey10: "Honestly just retire"

Honestly just retire

— Zack Irey (@zirey10) December 15, 2024

@Courtsidecom: "Joel Embiid (not interested) ruled out Monday"

Joel Embiid (not interested) ruled out Monday

— Courtside Commentary (@Courtsidecom) December 15, 2024

@Sportbets17: "Joel Embiid ( fakes injury every chance he gets) listed out Monday."

Joel Embiid ( fakes injury every chance he gets) listed out Monday.

— FLIPPER (@Sportbets17) December 15, 2024

@garyuscg14: "Just retire bro"

Just retire bro https://t.co/QStgjsEUhl

— Gary D. (@garyuscg14) December 15, 2024

@therealmikekb: "Embiid will miss his 18th game of the season, which makes him ineligible for any awards/All-NBA teams."

Embiid will miss his 18th game of the season, which makes him ineligible for any awards/All-NBA teams. https://t.co/iZ0c60wHE7

— Michael K-B (@therealmikekb) December 15, 2024

@TVMoviefan30: "Who cares season is over. It’s tank time"

Who cares season is over. It’s tank time

— Moviefan (@TVMoviefan30) December 15, 2024

The 76ers have had a tough start to the season, as they are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-16 record.

That said, they are only 6.0 games back of the Miami Heat for the fifth seed.

Following Monday's game, the 76ers and Hornets will face off (again) on Friday in Philadelphia.

Dec 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Embiid is coming off a season where he only appeared in 39 games.