Embiid was previously in the game against the Golden State Warriors because he was pressed to the knee by Jonathan Kuming, resulting in a misplaced meniscus valve in his left knee. It was also a major blow to the 76ers, who recently finished fifth in the East after losing 104-127 to the Warriors, and with the 76ers' performance, they still have a chance to drop to seventh or eighth place.
On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors, after beating the 76ers in this game, they rose to 11th place in the West. However, for Embiid, this season's regular season games can basically be declared over. Even in the playoffs, teams may consider giving up because they don't want to give up the next 2-3 seasons for the sake of a short-term benefit.
Recently, Embiid also underwent surgery to repair the lateral meniscus of his left knee, and many fans are worried about whether Embiid can participate in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Embiid now has U.S., Cameroonian and French citizenship. As a legal citizen of all three countries, he chose to play for the U.S. men's basketball team at the Paris Olympics.
Embiid said in October: "I love all three options in my home country. But I really want to go to the Olympics. This has always been my goal and dream. ”
Kerr and the U.S. men's basketball team actively recruited Embiid to join the U.S. men's basketball team, and when Embiid appeared on the 2024 U.S. men's basketball training list, it also caused a lot of controversy. Because many people thought that he would fight for France, not for the United States.
Kerr, as the head coach of the U.S. men's basketball team over the years, also hopes that Embiid can fully represent the U.S. men's basketball team in the Paris Olympics before the start of the Olympic Games, that is, before July 26.
Kerr: "We pray for him and hope he's healthy and able to compete this summer. ”
'He's an amazing player and we're really excited to have him part of the plan. ”
The U.S. men's basketball team recently announced a training roster of 41 players, and after Embiid's injury, they also have centers such as Anthony Davis, Jarrett Allen, Jaren Jackson, and Adebayo to choose from. However, the only one who can compare with Embiid in terms of strength is Anthony Davis.
After Embiid undergoes knee surgery, the 76ers will reassess his status in four weeks. However, we can expect him to be out for a long time and even miss the Paris 2024 Olympics. Embiid will most likely not participate in the Paris Olympics because he needs to consider his own personal interests.
Embiid, 29, has only played in 34 games so far this season, with a 53He shot 3% from the field and contributed 35 percent per game to the team3 points, 113 rebounds, 57 assists, 11 steal, 18 blocks and 12 three-pointers.
After Embiid's injury, the team's record has also changed from the top three in the East to the fifth in the East. The 76ers have a 26-8 record this season with Embiid on the floor, and only 4-11 without him.