MVP Embiid out for at least a month after knee surgery

English Woman's Journal - MVP Embiid out for at least a month after knee surgery

SPORTS 06.02.2024

MVP Embiid out for at least a month after knee surgery / Photo: Tim Nwachukwu - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player, has been ruled out for at least a month after knee surgery, his team said on Tuesday.

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The team did not say how long Embiid is expected to be sidelined but said he would be examined in a month.

"Joel Embiid had a successful procedure today to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks," the team said in a statement.

Embiid is currently the NBA’s leading scorer at 35.3 points per game and is averaging 11.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists.

The 29-year-old, born in Cameroon, scored a franchise-record 70 points to go with 18 rebounds on Jan. 22 in a 133-124 victory over San Antonio.

Embiid suffered the injury last Tuesday in a loss to Golden State when the Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga fell on his left leg as they scrambled for a loose ball.

Embiid has missed 15 games this season and his absence is almost certain to end his chances of being eligible for a second straight MVP award.

Under new NBA rules, a player must play in 65 regular season games to be eligible for individual awards.

The 76ers are 30-18 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

K.Marshall--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - MVP Embiid out for at least a month after knee surgery