CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Joel Embiid did not provide specifics on a return to the Philadelphia 76ers' lineup but the perennially injured All-Star center says there is a “plan in place” to play following knee surgery in April.

“The goal is to play consistently,” Embiid said Friday at the team media day.

A two-time NBA scoring champion, Embiid had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in April following an injury-plagued season that limited him to only 19 games. He was ruled out for the season in late February after averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

“I've had so many injuries,” Embiid said. “The only thing I've always told myself is you can't give up.”

Embiid has played only 58 regular-season games and seven play-in tournament/playoff games since he earned NBA MVP honors

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