Philadelphia Sixers fans have reason to finally be optimistic: center Joel Embiid is expected to suit up for the first time this season after sitting out the first two years of his career due to foot injuries.
The big fella reports that he’s completely percent healthy, and that he’s excited to play.
Embiid, 22, was the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Per Philly.com:
“I feel 100 percent and ready to get started. My summer has been great,” said Embiid, who was making his first public remarks to Philadelphia reporters since media day in training camp 2014. “We have been working on a lot this summer, and I got a chance to play a little bit against the guys, and it has been going great.”
Despite his optimism, Embiid said there will likely be some restrictions on him as he begins training camp next month. […] “Yes . . . I think the decision will probably be about that I haven’t played in two years,” the center said. “It won’t be because people are worried that I am going to reinjure myself, which I don’t think is going to happen, but it will be about the fact I haven’t played in two years and take it slow.”
“I think they are going to start me slow, but I am the type of guy, I learn fast,” he said. “… I haven’t played in two years but once I get it, I will be pretty good.”
