Embiid leaves the door open to a radical change in his game

Serious doubts have arisen in recent times regarding the feasibility of Joel Embiid continuing to play basketball. The spiral of serious injuries he has been involved in, especially concerning his back and knee, has led the Philadelphia 76ers center to be questioned about a possible change in style.

There is no certainty as to when he will return to the courts and, above all, how. But one thing is clear, Joel Embiid maintains his enthusiasm to regain his best form. At the Media Day before the Training Camp, the Cameroonian acknowledged that he is progressing quite well, will be limited in these training sessions, and there is no set date for his return. However, his most important reflections were on a possible change in playing style to continue in the NBA.

"At times, I have thought that if I sacrificed defense, I could play longer and be healthier. Nevertheless, I have grown up playing hard on both ends of the court, and it seems impossible for me to hold back on defense. Many people in the NBA do it; they are great defenders who position themselves in a corner on offense, or they take on a lot of offensive responsibility and rest on defense. I don't blame them, but I have reached this point by competing to the fullest on both sides," he emphasized.

In any case, Joel Embiid is not oblivious to the physical challenges he is facing. "If it came to a point where I was asked to sacrifice something in my game, the only thing that comes to mind is going all out on offense and resting on defense. I don't think it would benefit me or make me comfortable, but we will have to see how things unfold. I'll have to adapt to whatever happens," explained the Cameroonian, a key figure and hope for the wounded Philadelphia 76ers.

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