Joel Embiid fell within the top 10 of Hoops Hypes center ranking for the 2024-25 season. The Cameroon basketballer deserved more than this accolade. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the seven-foot center and the Philadelphia 76ers team finished last season with an average result. What should we expect from Joel Embiid with this high rank?
Joel Embiid’s Performance and Highlight
Joel Embiid was close to winning another MVP title last season. However, the 7-footer played fewer games in the 2023-24 regular season because Joel suffered from a knee injury. Due to this setback, Nick Nurse sidelined the Cameroon native from the team’s roster which disqualified him from achieving the MVP feat. Also, the Philadelphia 76ers’ overall team performance dwindled when Joel Embiid wasn’t on the court, as the team couldn’t pass the first round of the 2024 playoff series.
Despite this last season’s heartbreaking setbacks, Joel Embiid’s stats were impressive. The Cameroon native averaged 34.7 points, 11 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 38 games. Joel had 1353 total points shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from deep. Thus, if he was healthier last season, he would become the 2024-25 season’s highest scorer in total points made. For example, the 7-foot center went explosive against the San Antonio Spurs to get 70 points in a single game in January 2024. This outstanding performance proves that Joel Embiid shouldn’t be overlooked due to his injury setbacks.
Joel Embiid’s Ranking and Season Projection
According to Hoops Hype, Joel Embiid ranks as the second-best center in the 2024-2025 season. Nikola Jokic was number one, Anthony Davis was number three, Victor Wembanyama was number four, and Domantas Sabonis was the fifth-best center.
Due to his outstanding 2024 Olympic performance, Philly fans are hopeful that Joel Embiid will be healthier next season. Also, with the current off-season moves and signings, the Sixers teams should pose a better threat to top Eastern Conference teams next season. Basketball Reference projects that Joel Embiid should finish next season with 34.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 blocks. Also, the Sixers center should average 52.8% from the field and 36.3% from downtown. This projection should be solid if you factor in Joel’s 2024 Paris Olympics performance in Men’s Basketball.
Final Thoughts
A healthy Joel Embiid could go haywire in the next season to claim his throne as a 2024-25 MVP. Also, the Philadelphia 76ers aim to keep their star player healthy to grab a playoff berth. This offseason, better luck fell on the Sixers franchise as they completed their Big Three match-up with crucial rotational pieces. Joel’s MVP status intrigued questions from basketball fans during last season’s playoff. Therefore, in the 2024-25 season, the 7-footer center should amplify his Olympic performance to debunk negative thoughts from NBA fans.
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