NBA Fans React To Latest 76ers Joel Embiid Announcement Ahead Of Pistons Game

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for personal reasons.

Apr 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during a break in action in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid has had a season filled with a lot of drama.

The Philadelphia 76ers superstar has appeared in just four games with averages of 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.

Nov 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Embiid has missed each of the previous three games, and the 76ers have announced that he has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons in Michigan. 

Via Dave Uram of KYW Newsradio on Friday: "Sixers announced:

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management / personal reasons) is out for tomorrow’s game at Detroit."

Sixers announced:

Joel Embiid (left knee injury management / personal reasons) is out for tomorrow’s game at Detroit.

— Dave Uram (@MrUram) November 29, 2024

Many fans reacted to the latest announcement.

@thechilldan: "We need a statement at some point on just what exactly is going on. The lack of transparency is just completely unprofessional from the organization."

We need a statement at some point on just what exactly is going on. The lack of transparency is just completely unprofessional from the organization. https://t.co/RMVlDb6sxI

— Dan Carr (@thechilldan) November 30, 2024

@ChrisFried78: "With personal reasons being added to Embiid's injury status, it is time to ask whether Joel has mentally checked out on this season already?"

With personal reasons being added to Embiid's injury status, it is time to ask whether Joel has mentally checked out on this season already?

— Chris Fried (@ChrisFried78) November 30, 2024

@PhillySports_V: "Lmao.. he’s done too much for this city. He’s no longer playing for this fan base.. lol"

Lmao.. he’s done too much for this city. He’s no longer playing for this fan base.. lol

— Philly_SportsVet (@PhillySports_V) November 29, 2024

@Hankb23: "Bros on vacation can’t even show up"

Bros on vacation can’t even show up https://t.co/MxvnZdaK2v

— henry (@Hankb23) November 29, 2024

@R3ADYMAR: "I hope you guys aren’t gonna call me a fake fan but

If we don’t at least make it to the finals this year then we should seriously consider blowing the process up no joke

It hurts saying it but it’s true"

I hope you guys aren’t gonna call me a fake fan but

If we don’t at least make it to the finals this year then we should seriously consider blowing the process up no joke

It hurts saying it but it’s true https://t.co/UENngdOb4L

— 🅼🅸🆉 (@R3ADYMAR) November 29, 2024

The 76ers have had a shockingly poor start to the year.

They enter play as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 3-14 record in 17 games.

In addition to losing two straight games, the 76ers are just 1-7 in eight they have played on the road.

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