Joel Embiid injury history. How old is Joel Embiid? Is Embiid playing?
Just about every season since he was drafted, Joel Embiid has dealt with injuries. But the 32 year old returned in Game 4 against the Celtics.
Joel Embiid returned to the Sixers lineup Sunday, and the result wasn’t what fans were hoping for as the Celtics blew out Philadelphia to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Embiid scored 26 points and 10 rebounds, but the Celtics won 128-96. It was the first game Embiid was able to suit up for this postseason after an emergency appendectomy.
But it certainly wasn’t the first time Embiid has missed time. His entire career has been plagued by nagging injuries that have not only cost him games, has cost the Sixers at ever having their best lineup healthy and available for the postseason. Here are a list of injuries Embiid has suffered over his career.
Injuries that kept Embiid out of playoff games Stress fracture in right foot. Meniscus tear Concussion Broken orbital bone Knee tendinitis Torn ligament in finger Another orbital fracture Torn thumb ligament Strained calf Another meniscus injury Bell’s palsy Oblique strain Emergency appendectomy Is Joel Embiid healthy? Joel Embiid returned to the lineup in Game 4.
Game 5 is tomorrow, and Embiid is expected to play. He’ll need to be big, the Sixers are one game away from elimination. How old is Joel Embiid Joel Embiid turned 32 last month.