Still a mystery. Joel Embiid and Paul George, Philadelphia. U.S. media "Two superstars have no timeline for their return"
Oct 30, 2024
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Philadelphia 76ers superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George are considered the best dark horses in the East this season.
CBS Sports said on the 30th (Korea time) 'Philadelphia superstars Joel Embiid and Paul George haven't played since the start of the regular season' Embiid did not participate in the pre-season as he treated his left knee, and Paul George is also unable to come out due to injury'
The media reported 'Embid and George's return schedules remain unclear. We'll have a re-evaluation of the injury site and the return this weekend.'
The U.S. ESPN also said that Joel Embiid played at the Paris Olympics. He recovered from a chronic meniscus fracture in his knee last season. However, after the Olympics, he did not play in the pre-season due to a knee injury and has yet to return.
Philadelphia and Embiid have already said that they will not be able to play back-to-back games in the future as well as this season.
Embiid has been fiercely competing with Nikola Jokic for the regular league MVP in the last three years. In the end, he won the regular league MVP last season. However, there are side effects. At the end of the season and in the important playoffs, the injury worsened and he couldn't use his strength properly. This season, Philadelphia signed Paul George.
Philadelphia is aiming to win this season with not only Embiid and George but also Tyreece Maxey, who has grown rapidly as an outside ace. However, the playoffs are important, and Embiid is focusing on this.
However, although the regular league has already begun, Embiid's return timeline has not been set.
Paul George suffered a knee injury on the 14th and is in rehabilitation. Although he avoided serious injuries, he was ruled out of the game for two weeks. As expected, the timing of his return has not yet come out.
sfryu@sportschosun.com
