248 million yuan left in the contract! 76ers record: Embiid s career is close to the end

On July 28, 76ers Keith Pompey said on the show that he believes Embiid's career is close to the end.

talked about Embiid's situation on the podcast, Keith Pompey said: I think Joel Embiid might know the end is near, and he is explaining to the public what he has experienced. Players rarely take the initiative to tell you how much pain he has endured and how many hardships he has experienced.

Keith Pompey continued: My other interpretation is: no matter how the lineup changes, the team culture is consistent. I think Embiid understands that maybe it is not this season, but the finish line is indeed not far away; or he may think he can no longer play to his former level. Of course, I may make a mistake in judgment. He may return strongly and win the MVP again, but this is my impression after watching it. After all, he always said 'I'm fine' in the past.

In the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers had the curse of the Big Three being injured. Embiid missed 63 games due to injury, George missed 41 games, and Maxi missed 29 games. In the end, they only scored a bad record of 24 wins and 58 losses. Although George and Maxi are expected to fully recover before the start of the new season, Embiid's condition is still unknown.

31-year-old Embiid has been suffering from injuries. Since winning the regular season MVP in 2022-23, Embiid has only played 58 regular season games in the last two seasons, and injuries have seriously affected his career.

Embid's contract with the 76ers is still $248 million in four years - $55.22 million in the 25-26 season, $59.54 million in the 26-27 season, $64.3 million in the 27-28 season and $69.07 million in the 28-29 season.

In March this year, league salary expert Keith Smith said: If Embiid can no longer play, the 76ers can apply for medical retirement from February 23, 2026 (a year after his last game). At that time point, independent doctors selected by the NBA and the players' union will examine Embiid. If both are believed to be unable to continue playing, Embiid and the 76ers' remaining contracts will be cancelled.

What is Embiid's current physical condition? I can only wait and see.