Chandler Parsons Criticizes 76ers for Late Joel Embiid Shutdown

The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to shut down star center Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season due to an ongoing knee injury, a move that has drawn criticism from former NBA players such as Chandler Parsons and Gilbert Arenas. Parsons expressed frustration that the team did not make this decision sooner, arguing that Embiid's knee issues were evident since the previous summer's Olympics and required surgery as early as October. He believes the team's prolonged reliance on Embiid during his injury has negatively impacted not only this season but also the upcoming one, suggesting that he could have been well into recovery by now. Meanwhile, Arenas criticized the organization's management for their failure to address the situation earlier and called for a change in leadership. Overall, Embiid played just 19 games this season, averaging 23.8 points, while the 76ers' performance has suffered greatly, currently sitting at 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The decision to shut down Embiid comes after he had received multiple injections in his knee but showed no significant improvement.