Sixers star Joel Embiid ranked No. 6 player in the Eastern Conference
Embiid did just win the MVP award in 2023 when he averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. He was on his way to winning the award again in 2024 before suffering a left knee injury against the Golden State Warriors on the road in January of that year. He did score 70 points in a game in January of 2024, after all. Embiid is still a fantastic player if healthy and right--of course, that is a big *if* at the moment.
NBA.com ranked their top 10 players in the Eastern Conference and Embiid comes in ranked No. 6 on the list:
Some might argue that a former Kia MVP — just two seasons ago! — is slotted too low, while others who cite his inability to stay on the floor might say he's too high. The truth is right here, in the middle, at No. 6 for a center who is a force when healthy. Here are the facts: Embiid has never played 69 or more games in a season and played just 58 combined the last two. His conditioning is a perpetual issue, and his height — combined with his weight — could cause availability problems the rest of his career. That said, he's an MVP candidate when fit and motivated and can take over games at both ends. He has averaged 30.6 ppg or more in three of the past four seasons, is a decent 3-point shooter, has a career 11 rpg average and is among the game's best shot blockers.
The players listed ahead of Embiid, for those who don't want to see for themselves, are:
At this point in time heading into the 2025-26 season, it's hard to argue Embiid over those five when considering the injury question. Either way, the Sixers will be looking to their superstar big man to lead the way if he is, in fact, healthy and ready to roll.
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