Ben Wallace, Bobby Jones and Mark Eaton are in (and rightly so) as three of the best defenders in the history of the NBA. None would be considered an overwhelming offensive talent. Embiid has been elite at BOTH ends of the floor for his first 8 seasons (his defense fell off dramatically this season).

Joel Embiid is out for the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a knee injury, further impacting the Philadelphia 76ers' already struggling season. The team faces multiple injuries, affecting key players like Tyrese Maxey and Paul George.

Social media was buzzing after a post went viral claiming Joel Embiid was retiring from the NBA, but is it true?

Last season, Embiid was in the midst of one of the most prolific individual campaigns in NBA history before tearing the meniscus in his left knee. He’s struggled this year to gain full strength.

Joel Embiid is considering traveling to Germany for a special treatment to address his knee problems, inspired by Kobe Bryant’s practices. His determination to try new methods for recovery shows his commitment to returning to peak performance on the basketball court.