Joel Embiid’s refusal to wear walking boot may have caused second surgery
Philadelphia 76ers big man missed his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot
Philadelphia 76ers big man missed his entire rookie season after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot. Embiid underwent another surgery a few weeks ago and will miss also his second season in the NBA.
"Embiid’s lax approach to his rehab and the circumstances surrounding the second foot surgery he needed this past summer — which appears like it will cost him the entire 2015–16 season — has caused the organization much anxiety," reported Brian Geltzeiler of SI.com.
Three are the main problems between Embiid and 76ers as reported by SI:
The Walking Boot: The simple task of getting Embiid to consistently wear his walking boot was a challenge for the franchise, and multiple sources suggested that some people in Philadelphia’s front office wonder whether a second surgery would have been necessary if Embiid had worn the boot as much as he was told to.
Going to last Las Vegas Summer League: Also, according to multiple sources, [Sixers majority owner Josh] Harris did not want Embiid to attend the annual Las Vegas Summer League this past July so they could proceed with the surgery on his navicularbone. [Head coach Brett] Brown and [76ers general manager Sam] Hinkie were both given strict instructions by Harris to keepEmbiid from going to Vegas, yet each of them put the onus on the other to handle the job, and neither did.
Embiid was determined to go to Vegas to party for the balance of the 10 days of summer league. While Embiid was in Vegas, he was mandated to wear the walking boot in advance of the second surgery, but Embiid not only refused to wear the boot, but he carried himself as if nothing was wrong with the foot, shooting jumpers and even occasionally dunking. These actions have given rise to the theory thatEmbiid actually re-broke his foot, rather than the initial injury not healing properly. It also led to Embiid having the surgery a month later than the club originally had hoped.
The Diet: This type of disregard for instruction also extends to Embiid’s dietary habits. Per a source, the Sixers’ training staff was so concerned about what he was eating, they stocked the refrigerator in his downtown hotel residence each week with healthy food. When a staffer went to restock the fridge each week, most everything was uneaten and unopened, and they were throwing out the fruits and vegetables every week. When the team subsequently asked to see Embiid’s room service bill, they found that most days he was ordering junk food along with his signature beverage, a pitcher of Shirley Temples. Embiidalso was frequently seen feasting on chicken fingers and hot dogs at and after games.
"Embiid’s lax approach to his rehab and the circumstances surrounding the second foot surgery he needed this past summer — which appears like it will cost him the entire 2015–16 season — has caused the organization much anxiety," reported Brian Geltzeiler of SI.com.
Three are the main problems between Embiid and 76ers as reported by SI:
The Walking Boot: The simple task of getting Embiid to consistently wear his walking boot was a challenge for the franchise, and multiple sources suggested that some people in Philadelphia’s front office wonder whether a second surgery would have been necessary if Embiid had worn the boot as much as he was told to.
Going to last Las Vegas Summer League: Also, according to multiple sources, [Sixers majority owner Josh] Harris did not want Embiid to attend the annual Las Vegas Summer League this past July so they could proceed with the surgery on his navicularbone. [Head coach Brett] Brown and [76ers general manager Sam] Hinkie were both given strict instructions by Harris to keepEmbiid from going to Vegas, yet each of them put the onus on the other to handle the job, and neither did.
Embiid was determined to go to Vegas to party for the balance of the 10 days of summer league. While Embiid was in Vegas, he was mandated to wear the walking boot in advance of the second surgery, but Embiid not only refused to wear the boot, but he carried himself as if nothing was wrong with the foot, shooting jumpers and even occasionally dunking. These actions have given rise to the theory thatEmbiid actually re-broke his foot, rather than the initial injury not healing properly. It also led to Embiid having the surgery a month later than the club originally had hoped.
The Diet: This type of disregard for instruction also extends to Embiid’s dietary habits. Per a source, the Sixers’ training staff was so concerned about what he was eating, they stocked the refrigerator in his downtown hotel residence each week with healthy food. When a staffer went to restock the fridge each week, most everything was uneaten and unopened, and they were throwing out the fruits and vegetables every week. When the team subsequently asked to see Embiid’s room service bill, they found that most days he was ordering junk food along with his signature beverage, a pitcher of Shirley Temples. Embiidalso was frequently seen feasting on chicken fingers and hot dogs at and after games.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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