Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed the entirety of his rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot, and his regular-season debut will be put on hold for another full year.
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Embiid to Undergo a Second Surgery
Saturday, July 11
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey, Embiid will undergo a second surgery on his right foot. Embiid suffered a setback in the healing process, and the Sixers decided to suspend his rehabilitation program as a result.
The Philadelphia Daily News' Bob Cooney confirmed Pompey's report and added the following regarding the potential severity of the injury:
Michael Preston, 76ers Director of Public Relations, provided a statement from President of Basketball Operations and general manager Sam Hinkie:
On June 14, general manager Sam Hinkie released a statement regarding the hiccup in Embiid's recovery, per ESPN.com:
Recently, Joel and Sixers personnel traveled to Los Angeles for a series of routine exams with a number of physicians who h ...
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