Joel Embiid, Celtics and the 76ers
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In September 2024, Embiid waived his player option to sign a massive three-year, $192.9 million fully guaranteed extension with the team that drafted him. The 2022 MVP has remained loyal to Philadelphia and is expected to stay until his contract expires after the 2028-29 season.
Embiid returned to 'Process' form only 19 days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. His 33 points and eight assists helped staved off elimination to send the series back to Philly.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points and dished eight assists to lead the Sixers to a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics to stay alive and send the series back to Philadelphia.
NBA playoffs winners and losers: Joel Embiid's gutsy effort leads 76ers, Jalen Brunson takes control
Just 19 days removed from an emergency appendectomy, Joel Embiid had a remarkable performance to keep the 76ers' season alive
Joel Embiid was even better in his second game back, and that was good enough for the Philadelphia 76ers to avoid elimination in their first-round NBA playoff series against the Boston Celtics.