Since the start of the season, the Philadelphia Sixers have played without Joel Embiid. Officially, the interior is recovering due to discomfort in his knee. But publicly, the 76ers had made several speeches regarding the absence of the Olympic champion from Paris 2024.
A situation which also pushed the NBA to launch an investigation. And at the end of this investigationthe League decided to fine Philadelphia $100,000! However, the management of the 76ers with the native of Yaoundé did not break any rules.
But on the other hand, the franchise’s communication was not adapted. In fact, the president Daryl Morey and the coach Nick Nurse did not make the same speeches and the NBA therefore sanctioned this inconsistency.
On the other hand, the League has indeed confirmed it: Embiid’s absence is legitimate in relation to his knee. For the 76ers, this is a small lesson. Yes, they have the right to spare their star in order to plan for the Playoffs now.
But no, you don’t have to shout it from the rooftops. The NBA is committed, particularly to broadcasters, to fight against load management. And so she can’t turn a blind eye when the affair is in the media…
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