Joel Embiid’s health has been a constant concern for the Philadelphia 76ers throughout his career, and they got another scare on Saturday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the New York Knicks.
Embiid had to leave the game late in the second quarter with an apparent leg injury but returned to start the second half.
He not only had to leave the game but how it happened is truly unbelievable for the 76ers and their fans.
Embiid lobbed a pass to himself off the backboard, and in one smooth motion threw down a thunderous one-handed dunk. It is the type of play that makes career highlight reels. But as he hit the ground and started to turn back to defend, he immediately dropped to the floor and reached for his knee.