Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid underwent surgery on his right foot Tuesday, and according to the organization, the procedure was a success and the big fella should make a full recovery.
President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Sam Hinkie's Statement on Joel Embiid: pic.twitter.com/6jbdyrQovJ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) August 19, 2015
Dr. Martin O'Malley on the procedure: pic.twitter.com/AbxukUhbJw
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) August 19, 2015
Director Of Performance Research & Development Dr. David T. Martin on next steps: pic.twitter.com/iCJOHYOq1F
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) August 19, 2015
Embiid snapped a selfie after the surgery, and wrote that he’s keeping a positive attitude despite yet another setback in his currently-stalled NBA career.
#GOD pic.twitter.com/UdeNyBj3Lm
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) August 18, 2015
The 21-year-old, who was the third overall pick in the 2014 Draft, is expected to miss the entire 2015-16 campaign.
