Joel Embiid revealed at media day that he misplaced 25 to 30 kilos throughout the offseason. Embiid performed in simply 39 video games in 23-24 after successful MVP in 22-23 when he performed in 66 video games. All through Embiid’s playoff profession, he has had varied accidents that has restricted him from being at his full effectiveness. Final season, Embiid got here again from a torn meniscus for the playoffs.
“I nonetheless have a methods to go,” mentioned Embiid about his weight reduction. “I nonetheless need to lose extra, however it’s a course of. I believe for me and Daryl will let you know this, as quickly as we misplaced final 12 months I simply texted him ‘We’ve got to do no matter it takes to ensure I get a full season in well being. This 12 months, there isn’t any agenda. There is not any All-Star. There is not any All-NBA. There’s none of that. It is no matter it takes to ensure I get to that time the place I am able to go.”
The Sixers gained 54 video games final season regardless of Embiid taking part in in simply 39 complete video games. Philadelphia upgraded within the offseason by signing Paul George, Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond.
