Embiid Jokes About Retirement Over Pacers Move

Joel Embiid's current performance is hampered by a knee injury, limiting his play compared to last year, and surgery may be considered in the offseason. Recently, during the Paris Olympics, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers humorously attempted to recruit Embiid, only to be met with Embiid's playful but firm rejection, stating he would 'rather retire' than join the Pacers. This exchange highlighted Embiid's known troll-like humor, which was documented in the Netflix series 'Court of Gold.' Despite the challenges, the Pacers have had a promising season, sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference, and Embiid's potential move to Indiana is not a concern for Pacers fans. Meanwhile, the 76ers are struggling, ranking 11th in the Eastern Conference, exacerbated by Embiid's limited availability due to his knee issues.