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Report: Joel Embiid could miss all of next season

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Feb 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during warm ups prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during warm ups prior to the game against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Injured Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid, who missed the entire 2014-15 season with a foot injury, could also miss all or most of next season. 

Philadelphia 76ers fans have been waiting for top draft pick Joel Embiid to take the court. If the new reports are correct, they will have to keep waiting.

Embiid, the third-overall pick by the Sixers in the 2014 NBA draft, missed the entire 2014-15 season with a foot injury. Apparently, there is a chance he could miss all or part of next season as well. Embiid, who’s fallen behind during his recovery, reportedly has another issue with his right foot, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Although this season is not technically over, the is enough chatter about the Embiid situation that the Sixers felt compelled to make a statement. From President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Sam Hinkie:

"“As part of the conservative approach focused on the long-term health, recovery and care of Joel, we have been closely monitoring his progress, regularly evaluating his status and adjusting our plans accordingly. “Recently, Joel and Sixers personnel traveled to Los Angeles for a series of routine exams with a number of physicians who have been actively involved throughout this process. During his visit with Dr. Richard Ferkel, a standard CT scan on Joel’s right foot revealed less healing than anticipated at this point. “Our priority remains providing Joel with every opportunity to ensure he has a long and successful NBA career, and as such, these findings cause us to pause and reassess his current activities. Together with Joel and his representatives, we will continue to consult with the experienced team of doctors who have been an integral part of his evaluations, while also engaging in dialogue with a broader set of experts and specialists. “Discussions regarding the appropriate next steps are currently ongoing and we will share an update once it becomes available.”"

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Embiid has been somewhat controversial during his time in Philadelphia. Apart from his nagging foot injury, the Cameroonian center has been accused of gaining to much weight and for having absolutely no filter on social media.

Though this statement isn’t exactly an indictment on Embiid, it is not the best news. What the Sixers do in the upcoming NBA Draft will tell us more than any statement will.

Surely riding the bench is the last thing Embiid wants, but his Twitter game is so strong that he should be able to keep himself entertained.

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