NBA Fans React To Joel Embiid's Instagram Post Amid Injury Drama

76ers star Joel Embiid made a post to Instagram.

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

On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 113-98 (at home).

Joel Embiid did not play in the game (and he has also been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers).

Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "76ers: Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee. He will also miss Sunday’s game and is receiving treatment."

76ers: Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee. He will also miss Sunday’s game and is receiving treatment. pic.twitter.com/ZcKqw1CJ3b

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 23, 2024

On Saturday, Embiid made a joint Instagram post with @cryptocomofficial.

Embiid captioned his post: "Block out the noise #HODL #CROfam"

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A post shared by Joel "The Process" Embiid (@joelembiid)

Many fans reacted to Embiid's post.

@masonnboyer_: "Bro play the damn sport you love"

@dsjoedeux: "Heal up bro! We’ll be fine. Still championship bound. Don’t @ me"

@l_n8thans0n: "I love you Joel they could never make me hate you. Thank you for everything I know we gonna get it done soon"

@_alex_barakat_: "It’s hard to keep defending you bro"

@gabe_vs_everybody: "Get healthy joe dnt let nobody rush u and comeback better then ever , miss as much time as u can !"

Nov 20, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) limps to the bench during a time out during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Embiid is averaging 19.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 37.9% from the field and 16.7% from the three-point range in four games.

Joel Embiid has again been ruled out for Sunday’s game with knee swelling.@SamMitchellNBA talks with @BGeltzNBA about the challenges facing Sixers head coach Nick Nurse. pic.twitter.com/AmlV0bi8V8

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) November 23, 2024

The 76ers have had a tough start to the 2024-25 NBA season.

They are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 3-12 record in their first 15 games.

Following the Clippers, the 76ers will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets.