LeBron James Slams Criticism of Joel Embiid Post-Injury

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers' star, is voicing his discontent with the continuous criticism directed at Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers for his game absences this season due to an ongoing knee problem.

After the recent diagnosis of a meniscus injury in Embiid's left knee on Thursday, the talented player is now anticipating an unspecified period of sideline recovery following the incident in Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday to express his thoughts on Embiid's injury.


Embiid's season has been marked by limitations, playing only 34 games while grappling with persistent knee soreness before succumbing to a meniscus injury, as disclosed by The Athletic's Sam Amick. The 29-year-old, criticized for recent game absences, opted to play against the Warriors, facing intensified scrutiny.


Despite a subpar performance in the loss, Embiid's meniscus injury presents a significant setback in his remarkable season, where he's been averaging an impressive 35.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. Anticipating his 14th absence, Embiid's MVP aspirations encounter challenges, leaving the Sixers optimistic for his return, particularly for a potential playoff run later in the season.

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Source : Bleacher Report