Joel Embiid was on hand of Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after the team announced he underwent a post-operation exam.
Friday marked the 76ers center’s first day around the team since fracturing his orbital bone near his left eye and suffering a concussion on March 28 against the New York Knicks. Embiid had surgery to repair his eye on March 31. He’s been examined daily by the surgeons, Jurij R. Bilyk and Howard Krein, daily since the surgery. The surgeons are pleased with how the affected area is presenting to date.
In regards to the concussion, Embiid will begin a non-contract cardiovascular exertion steps needed to complete the NBA’s concussion protocol.