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Joel Embiid Is Reportedly Still Not Cleared For 5 on 5
By Kyle Scott
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So, uh, this report from Marc Spears came out of nowhere.
Sixers C Joel Embiid says he expects to be ready for training camp & is doing non-contact drills , but he hasn't been cleared to play 5-on-5
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) August 2, 2017
I suspect there’s not much to it. It’s certainly alarming to see Embiid not cleared to [insert thing, even if it’s sexual], but most likely Sixers – or Embiid’s – doctors are just being overly cautious and waiting until the last possible moment for him to take part in 5-on-5. He seems to be doing all the things he was last offseason in terms of individual workouts and such.
Of course, things relating to Embiid’s health have a way of snowballing, so I wouldn’t completely ignore this either. Trust the process.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.