Expected to be a big hit in this final phase, Joel Embiid is unfortunately not at his best as we saw against Brazil in the previous round.

Worrying for the future? Let’s say that Steve Kerr will probably have to make choices.

While Team USA must meet Serbia once again for the semi-finals, it will be a very interesting meeting against Nikola Jokic, especially with Joel Embiid around.

Well… normally. Limited against Brazil in the previous round, it is said behind the scenes that the Sixers player still has to deal with a physical problem.

Worrying for the future?

Another problem for Joel Embiid?

While he played well in the first half against Brazil, Embiid went to see Steve Kerr at halftime regarding ankle pain.

Nothing too serious at first glance, but he was later ruled out.

He could be there against Jokic and Serbia, but let’s just say that’s not a given.

The medical staff won’t take any chances with the star.

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“Joel Embiid must manage an ankle pain”

It remains to be seen whether all this will impact the rest of his tournament, but it will not help the player’s reputation if it does.

Embiid has had many problems in the past with the Sixers, and it seems that it continues with Team USA.

If he is absent, there is no doubt that Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo will be able to replace him.

It’s time to avoid Jokic!

No way it’s happening again

Nothing serious for the moment regarding Joel Embiid, but this is clearly not the news that the fans wanted, especially before a clash against Nikola Jokic.

Suffice to say that the fans are angry about all this.