Injury shadows shrouded by 76 people: Double Star Health becomes the key to the team s record

On August 4, the 76ers fell into the shadow of injuries, and the injuries of the two major stars Embiid and George attracted much attention. According to ClutchPoints reporter Brett Siegel, Embiid's knee injury is worrying, and George will also miss the initial stage of the training camp due to injury.

Speaking of the recovery of injuries to the two, Brett Siegel revealed that George is currently known to miss the initial stage of the new season training camp and may miss the preseason, but the final situation remains to be seen. Embiid's knee problem is really worrying, although the 76ers have downplayed the relevant rumors, the league is not optimistic about its situation.

Review In the 2024-25 season, George suffered from injuries, with groin, fingers and knee injuries following. During this offseason, he suffered an accidental injury during training and had to undergo left knee arthroscopy. Embiid was also troubled by a knee injury and was reimbursed in advance for the season due to a knee injury in only 19 games last season.

Embid and George missed a total of 104 games last season, which hit the Sixers' record hard. The team had a record of only 24 wins and 58, ranking 13th in the Eastern Conference and failed to even qualify for the playoffs. Even in limited playing time, Embiid averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, while George averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. In the new season, the two men's annual salary totaled up to $109 million. Whether they can stay healthy will undoubtedly become a key factor in determining the team's performance.

For the 76ers, the injury problem of the double star is like the hanging sword of Damocles. If Embiid and George can get rid of the injury and compete in the new season with a healthy state, with their strength, they will surely inject strong momentum into the team. Embiid’s dominance in the interior, along with George’s comprehensive technical features, will make the Sixers more competitive on both offense and defensive ends. However, once the injury strikes again, the team may repeat the mistakes of last season and the record will be difficult to improve.

The team management needs to develop more scientific and reasonable training and rehabilitation plans before the new season begins to ensure that the stars can recover and maintain good shape as soon as possible. At the same time, the coaching staff also need to consider how to adjust tactics, tap the potential of other players, and enhance the overall strength of the team when the two stars are absent.

76ers fans are undoubtedly full of expectations for the new season, but the injury of the Double Star made this expectation a little more worrying. In the new season, can Embiid and George overcome injuries, lead the Sixers out of the predicament and return to the playoff stage? This is not only a major challenge for the Sixers, but also the focus of all fans who are following NBA games. Let's wait and see how the Sixers write the chapter of the new season under the shadow of injuries.