NBA Twitter reacts to Sixers' Joel Embiid being ruled out for season
Amid a 20-38 season, this is the right decision. The Sixers need to get Embiid right for the future and hope that the big fella can be fully healthy at some point again in his career.
The next step for Embiid now is to prepare for the 2025-26 season. When healthy, the trio of Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey can still be one of the best in the league. It will just come down to whether the three of them can stay healthy and build chemistry for the long haul.
With the news now that Embiid is done for the season, fans on NBA Twitter gave their best reactions:
As unlikely as it is, it would be amazing to see Joel Embiid be great again. If not, he's still the best Sixers player I've ever seen and I feel lucky to have not only watched him but been able to publicly talk about it. Good luck big guy.
— Spike Eskin (@SpikeEskin) February 28, 2025
the sixers have managed the joel embiid situation horribly. he never should've came back last year for the playoffs after that meniscus surgery. he never should've played in the olympics, especially seeing how he was moving. he never should've played this season.
— SJ (@SJBasketball8) February 28, 2025
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for the season. Philadelphia 76ers have a top-6 protected 2025 first-round pick and have the 6th-worst record. Any pick seven or below goes to the Thunder. Sixers are one game ahead of the Nets and 2.5 games ahead of the Bulls in the tankathon standings. pic.twitter.com/8OnUCCmZGc
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 28, 2025
It really is a shame. Joel Embiid is one of the best talents in this league, but his body just betrays him year after year. This is the right move for them right now. Make sure he gets fully healthy and ready for next season. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) February 28, 2025
Rest up @JoelEmbiid One of the most talented players in NBA history.I still believe he could come back and be 100%. The NBA world needs Joel Embiid in it. This franchise needs a finals win with Embiid as our best player. His story is not over.
— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) February 28, 2025
See ya in October 🫡 @JoelEmbiid pic.twitter.com/Dei5gokpvg
— Sixerdaily on IG (@Sixerdaily) February 28, 2025
Get better big fella 🙏 Let's not forget how Joel Embiid dominated the NBA when healthy and helped USA bring home gold this past summer! pic.twitter.com/e3z39Tsykb
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) February 28, 2025
As a human, you just feel for Joel Embiid. Can debate some of his steps along the way, but you could tell this season took a toll on him -- mentally and physically. Right decision for him and the Sixers.
— Paul Hudrick (@PaulHudrick) February 28, 2025
Sixers went from being overly cautious on Embiid earlier in his career to mismanaging his health the past 2 seasons and now Joel and the franchised are cooked. pic.twitter.com/VZ5z5gUvUF
— Ant (@Godbinna) February 28, 2025
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: NBA Twitter reacts to Sixers' Joel Embiid being ruled out for season
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