There’s little doubt that the Philadelphia 76ers have one of the most star studded, starting five in the whole NBA. Yet despite this star power, if their main franchise big man, Joel Embiid, isn’t playing at the dominate level that he’s capable of playing at, then it’s near impossible for the Sixers to make a deep playoff run. The only way Embiid isn’t playing at his top game is if he isn’t healthy and that’s exactly what’s happened this postseason.
Even before this season began, Embiid has struggled with injuries for basically all of his career.