The Philadelphia 76ers enter the 2025-26 season knowing that their postseason form needs to change, and once again, a lot depends upon Joel Embiid ’s fitness. Currently recovering from offseason knee surgery, Embiid has opened the season with a strict minutes restriction and currently plays around 25 minutes per game.

However, the minutes restriction apart, Embiid’s reduced mobility has also led to concern from fans , including former teammate Lou Williams, who first pointed out the pros .

“The pros are he knows he is on limited minutes, so he is very aggressive in his limited minutes knowing he is gonna play in 4-5 minute stints. So he is giving you what he can give you as Joel Embiid, and that’s his ability to score at every spot at the floor in the halfcourt,” he said, per a

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