Joel Embiid out for season: Impact for 76ers, future

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After the Philadelphia 76ers officially ruled out big man Joel Embiid for the season, ESPN's NBA insiders are breaking down how the 2023 MVP and Philly got here, plus what's next for all sides.

Joel Embiid was in the midst of one of the most dominant scoring seasons in NBA history before Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga accidentally fell onto his left leg on Jan. 30, 2024. Prior to that moment, Embiid had scored more points than minutes played in the 2023-24 season, something no player had accomplished since Wilt Chamberlain more than 60 years ago.

Embiid had a procedure on that left knee a short time later, and it has remained a constant source of trouble for…