NBA Champion Makes Concerning Observation About Joel Embiid

NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins sent out a post on X during Wednesday's game between the 76ers and Heat.

Oct 13, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks down and reacts / Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Miami Heat.

The 76ers won by a score of 105-104, so they will now be the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference and face off against the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1 will be on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 18, 2024

Joel Embiid finished his night with 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 6/17 from the field and 2/4 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

The 2023 MVP has missed a lot of time this season (he's only appeared in 40 games), so his health has been a significant concern.

During the game, 2008 NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins sent out a post on X.

Perkins wrote: "Embiid don’t look healthy at all."

Embiid don’t look healthy at all.

— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) April 17, 2024

Perkins played 14 seasons in the NBA (as a center), so his observation is noteworthy.

Despite his limited playing time this season, Embiid still averaged 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range.

The 76ers also had a solid year with a 47-35 record.

Apr 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

As for the Knicks, they are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 50-32 record.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

Last season, the Knicks and 76ers both lost in the second round of the NBA playoffs.