A shocking statistic puts into perspective just how much time Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has missed over the years.

Injuries can make or break a sports team's success, and for the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid's inability to stay healthy this season marks a pivotal moment for the franchise. This article will explore Embiid's ongoing health issues, their implications on the 76ers' performance, and a surprising comparison to Carmelo Anthony's game appearances.

The Philadelphia 76ers are having one of the more disappointing seasons in the league this year after all of the high expectations they had coming in. Paul George was arguably the biggest free agent signing last offseason, and on top of that, the 76ers added several more players to the team such as Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, and Eric Gordon.

Former MVP Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left knee next week, the Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his left knee, the team announced on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN.

Joel Embiid Surgery

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Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week on his left knee, the latest attempt to make the All-Star center healthy enough to play next season.