The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA— Joel Embiid spent two full seasons and chunks of so many others recovering, rehabbing, even resting — thanks, load management — during his NBA career that the Philadelphia 76ers star should by now almost be used to sitting on the sidelines. The consequences of the time off from his latest injury, a torn meniscus in his left knee that needed surgery and cost him two months of the season, hit different. “Usually, when I have injuries, I just tell myself, ‘Move on to the next one.
He took his 3 1/2-year-old son, Arthur, to and from school and Embiid played with him “all day” to take his mind off the fact his NBA career was on hold. “Basketball obviously means a lot and I love it and I love to play,” Embiid said. “It’s the best thing for me. But family also comes first. It’s the thing that got me through it.” Embiid admitted to exhaustion and closed out the game sitting on the scorer’s table.
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