Joel Embiid, the 76ers star, revealed he battled depression during his absence due to a knee injury but has made a long-awaited return. His return impacts the Sixers' playoff run and the Eastern Conference picture. Embiid's health and performance are under scrutiny as the team aims for a playoff run. He expressed relief at not being in the MVP conversation, citing toxicity in past discussions. The addition of Embiid and the subtraction of James Harden are key factors for the Sixers as they gear up for the playoffs.
"It's a fun time. Getting Joel Embiid back like this ." -@BobCooney76 talks about the the Sixers' regular season winding down with a healthy Embiid back in the lineup. 📷Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images https://t.co/4BhuLICOzD
#Sixers center Joel Embiid, the reigning MVP, when asked who deserves this season's MVP award. “I’m happy I’m not even in the conversation,” he said. “That conversation has been toxic for a very long time. I’ll be honest, this year is kind of boring. This year, there’s not…
Embiid's return puts everything back on the table for the Sixers. 👀 https://t.co/KzokeA2ACm (via @joey_doubleyou) https://t.co/vMXls3hRGT
Joel Embiid is not a part of the MVP conversation after three years of being in the middle of it. #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/Wx9Sjmnffj
ICYMI: Sure, the addition of Joel Embiid back onto the active roster is most key for the @Sixers. But don't sleep on the subtraction of James Harden. Tyrese Maxey: “It was a sigh of relief for everybody, I mean, for JH, as well..." https://t.co/4KVkf9Zmro
“He looks like he’s at a playoff level.” @RealSkipBayless on Joel Embiid https://t.co/uYegCZ2DoG
.@alanhahn thinks everyone needs to "dial back" their expectations for Joel Embiid's return 👀 https://t.co/7nnEMzgpNS
Joel Embiid: I’m happy I’m not in MVP conversation #JoelEmbiid https://t.co/5fjspLeI2p
'That conversation has been toxic for a long time. But I'll be honest, this year has been kind of boring.' Joel Embiid is happy to not be in the NBA MVP conversation heading into the playoffs. 🤣 (🎥: @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/xJJij8KmsA
Joel Embiid thinks ‘there's not enough toxicity’ in the MVP conversation this year https://t.co/aek1PBCGPl
Joel Embiid says he's happy not to be in the MVP discussions this year. "That conversation has been toxic for a long time." 🎥 @NBCSPhilly https://t.co/362rbYqFOs
Joel Embiid says he's glad he's not part of the MVP conversation: "That conversation has been toxic for a long time. But I'll be honest, this year has been kind of boring. There's not enough toxicity going around." (via @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/8bmj3I8QYz
"I'm happy I'm not in the [MVP] conversation; that conversation has been toxic for a long time." Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has his say on this season's contenders 🗣 (via @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/xYexCPA7z9
Joel Embiid getting shots up ahead of tonight's Sixers-Heat game 🔥 (via @ZachWeinberger) https://t.co/rrQFGZY4RC
.@sixers head coach Nick Nurse discusses Joel Embiid's return and health entering the playoffs https://t.co/oS6rGcb9eO
“If Embiid can’t go tonight, my concern for him really being back is high. At the end of the game the other night, he acted like he was really hurt and sore, and it’s really bad. If he is not able to play tonight, I worry about the viability of a playoff run.” - @JohnKincade https://t.co/hZm2qp6fQE https://t.co/pWMWWW3QMx
Discussing Joel Embiid's return and the play-in picture on the latest Sixers Talk podcast. ⤵️ https://t.co/yJfcPBNnyb
With Joel Embiid's performance last night, are you back in on the Sixers?
Joel Embiid dealt with depression during his extended absence for a knee injury, the 76ers star said after making his long-awaited return. @petersblendorio https://t.co/7fOxGpvyVb
REAL BASKETBALL IS BACK. On with @_devongivens and @KyleNeubeck at 2:30 to discuss how Joel Embiid's return impacts the Sixers' stretch run, and throws a wrench into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. https://t.co/DTSWnwMaGO https://t.co/evcYcowjpy