Why is Joel Embiid ruled out for 2024-25 season? Latest update on 76ers star explored

Joel Embiid's 2024-25 NBA season has ended after several months of dealing with left knee issues. The Philadelphia 76ers announced on Friday that the player will miss the remainder of the campaign.

“The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid have been consulting with top specialists regarding ongoing issues with his left knee,” the club’s statement reads. “After further evaluation, it has been determined that he is medically unable to play and will miss the remainder of the season to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

“We are working with medical experts to determine the exact treatment plan and will update media when we have more information. The team and specialists will continue working with Joel to ensure the best path forward for his long-term health and performance.”

After representing Team USA in the 2024 Olympic Games, Embiid made his season debut on Nov. 12 against the New York Knicks in a 111-99 loss. His participation was inconsistent in this campaign. He only played 19 games, averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists, shooting 44.4% from the field.

Former Grizzlies star questions Joel Embiid's real age amid ongoing knee issues Joel Embiid's NBA career hasn't been easy when it comes to injuries. It all started the worst possible way, as he missed his first two seasons due to several injuries and surgeries. The trend hasn't changed and Embiid hasn't been unable to stay healthy for an entire season, hurting his team's chances to compete for the championship.

Former Memphis Grizzlies star Rudy Gay floated the idea that Embiid might have committed age fraud

During an appearance on Carmelo Anthony's "7PM in Brooklyn," Gay spoke his mind on the 31-year-old center's situation. "It might be old age, you know what I'm saying. You never know. You seen his birth certificate?" joked Rudy Gay.

This is a common practice for African athletes, although it's been more visible in soccer in recent years. The NBA saw a similar case, as Manute Bol never knew his real age since his college coach assigned it to him. Joel Embiid's career could have been much better without injuries, but he seems like the Michael Jordans of Greg Odens.