76ers: Joel Embiid to miss 2nd straight season, because of his foot!

Joel Embiid

It maybe a bit worrying for most of us because Embiid was supposed to be the guy who would give Anthony Davis a run for his money. However, we might have to wait another year for it. Its also a bit surprising because according to Joel he didn't feel pain but as reported its still needs surgery. Its the same right foot that needed surgery, it is critical and its common for big guys. This is the same injury that caused Yao Ming to retire but on the bright side Ilgauskas had the same injury but he spent 10 seasons after "successful" recovery from it. 

Lets just hope that this would be a good amount of time off for the 76ers and its organization. 

Here is part of the statement regarding his status right now: From nba.com

 A collective decision has been made that the best approach to promote full healing would be to proceed with a bone graft of the fracture site. We anticipate the procedure will take place in the next 7-10 days and result in Joel missing the upcoming season.

Here was Embiid's warm ups last March: