Joel Embiid has sustained a severe injury to his left knee, likely requiring surgery, it is unlikely that he will defend the MVP title.
At this moment, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t provided further details about their superstar’s injury, but an extended hiatus is anticipated. Joel Embiid injured his knee during a game against the Golden State Warriors when he collided with Jonathan Kuminga.
The NBA rule stipulates that a player vying for the MVP award must play in a minimum of 65 out of 82 games. Embiid has already missed 13 games, making it highly likely that he will soon be ‘out of the race’ for the MVP recognition.
Joel has the right to miss only four more games until the end of the season, a prospect that seems increasingly certain.
In the current season, Joel Embiid averages 35.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game.