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Chapter 277 The game between players and teams

Embiid was injured Jan. 1 against the Hawks, spraining his knee.

Later in the game, the 76ers officially announced that Embiid had no major knee problems. On the 23rd, he also had a full training session with the team.

But in less than a day, Embiid was interviewed by a media newspaper reporter without notifying the 76ers.

Embiid said: "After training, I found that my knee was swollen. Later, an MRI examination showed a slight tear in the meniscus. The team initially decided to carry out conservative treatment and included me in every game. I'm on the daily watch list. I have some issues with this approach. I'm not very satisfied with the way the team has handled things before."

On the evening of the 24th, Embiid issued the latest statement on his personal official website, confirming that he will be reimbursed due to injury and believes that surgery is the best option at present, and he will soon undergo minimally invasive surgery.

In addition, Embiid expressed his apologies to the 76ers and all fans, "I want to say sorry to everyone. I can't provide more help to the team this season. I promise to work hard on rehabilitation and hope to fulfill myself to this team. and the promise of this city."

Embiid announced that he was going to Chicago for surgery without notifying anyone on the team and announced that he would be reimbursed for the season.And the news is released through the media.

The management of the 76ers knew about Embiid's decision to undergo surgery, but they only found out when a reporter came to interview him.

Embiid's move pushed the 76ers into an embarrassing situation.

Coach Brett Brown expressed his dissatisfaction with Embiid's private disclosure of the news to the media. He believes: "Embiid should use the correct way instead of handling the situation in the current way. This kind of thing should be handled by him, the doctor. A three-party meeting with the team. Minimal invasive surgery also has certain risks, and surgery should be the last option. If the doctor thinks surgery is the best way, then I will not question it. But I think as a team, it should be possible earlier Get the news, not the newspapers."

76ers general manager Sam also said in an interview: "During this time, I have been busy with player transactions, and I haven't made time to have a good conversation with Embiid. I will fly to Chicago this week. Consult with the doctor, and will sit with Embiid as soon as possible for consultation. When Embiid and we understand all the treatment options available, we will decide how to go next. Everything is still inconclusive!"

Team owner Joshua Harris was also very surprised when he heard the news, saying that the team will make a statement in a day or two.

Embiid himself announced a few days ago that he would undergo minimally invasive surgery immediately, and a group of high-level executives from the 76ers quickly got together to discuss about Embiid.

Embiid has issued an announcement to decide to undergo surgery, and it is absolutely impossible to stop it.

Otherwise, don't think about it, there are definitely a bunch of comments in the newspapers criticizing the 76ers as a black-hearted club that only cares about the interests of the team and disregards the health of the players.

The fans will definitely be on his side.

This kind of discussion of crusade can directly flood the 76ers club, causing popularity to disperse.What does an unpopular team rely on to make a profit.

So what they are discussing now is not the matter of Embiid's surgery, but the series of consequences of Embiid's surgery.

In order to avoid the transaction, Embiid directly decided to undergo surgery without the team's consent.This disrupted all the team's plans.

First of all, with the Jazz, the deal about Embiid and Gobert is absolutely dead.

This made Sam Hinch very angry, but there was nothing he could do.

Originally, the 76ers had only three genuine centers, but now that Embiid is injured again, if Noel also falls, only the first-year rookie Lucas Noqueira remains.

There is a severe shortage of center personnel.

If Embiid's comeback next year is not ideal, the 76ers will have even bigger problems.

While the 76ers are looking for a trade center, they want to reach a contract extension agreement with Noel in advance.

At the beginning, the team had Embiid, and Sam Hinch was not in a hurry to discuss the renewal of the contract with Noll. He was going to let it go and suppress the price. He was only willing to give Noll 4 million for 2200 years.

Now Sam Hinch gritted his teeth and wanted to give a four-year 4 million contract to keep Noel safe.

When he heard that Embiid decided to have surgery and was reimbursed for the season, Noel's agent took the opportunity to sit on the ground and ask for a 1500-3 year contract with an annual salary of 4 million US dollars.

Now that the league is pursuing offense, defensive insiders are not as popular as before. Only skilled insiders like Towns, Cousins, and Davis are eligible to challenge the team for a maximum salary.

Noll lacks offensive ability and can only rely on point guards to feed the cake. Compared with Gobert, Noll's frame protection and rebounding are not particularly good.

Such blue-collar insiders are everywhere in the league. It is not difficult for the 76ers to find a center who can replace Noel at a low price.

Such an offer is obviously unacceptable to the 76ers.

The 76ers believed that Noel was not worth so much money and did not accept Nour's annual salary request of 1500 million a year.

Noll believes that the team lacks a center. He was the team's main force last season, averaging 11.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.Familiar with the team system and capable, the absolute value is 1500 million a year at this time.Knoll was determined not to lower the price.

The two sides did not agree, and the 76ers fell into a dilemma.

Embiid is injured. If Noel fails to renew his contract, he will only have one year left on his contract and will become a free agent next summer.

It is definitely not worthwhile for the team to let Noel leave the team freely.

Although the four-year contract of 3200 million yuan is a bit inflated, it is acceptable. Even if you want to trade in the future, it is easy to find a next home.

3-4 years, a contract with an annual salary of 1500 million, giving him this contract will only become a garbage contract in the end, and it will be thrown into his hands.

After discussing in the middle of the night, Sam Hinch shouted, "We must not condone Noll's behavior of taking advantage of the fire and trade Noll. Agree to the offer from the Mavericks, and use Noll to trade Bogut + next year's draft pick!"

Coach Brett Brown shouted, "Bogut is about to retire, and he wants to go to a team that can only win the championship, and win another championship before retiring. It was traded, if he is not willing to stay in the 76ers team, then we will be in trouble!"

Sam Hinch said, "We are still ranked No. [-] in the East, and we have the strength to win the championship. Bogut is good at defense and has the ability to handle passes. In the Warriors, he cooperated well with Curry and the others. His strength and experience should help the team. And more importantly, the Mavericks are willing to take out next year's first-round pick. We all know that next year will be a big draft. In order to get Ibaka, our first-round The pick was traded to the Thunder. Now that we have the opportunity to get another one, I don't think we should pass it up!"

Brett Brown thought about next year's draft and shouted, "Okay, but it's best to communicate with Bogut first to see if he is willing to come to the 76ers, otherwise, if he is not willing to come, then we will suffer!"

Sam Hinch nodded and said, "I understand! Also, I've had enough of Joel. After he recovers in summer, even if it's a cheap sale, I will trade him out!"

Embiid made Sam Hinch very angry about the operation through the media.

If it is a serious injury that needs to be sent to the hospital for surgery immediately, that's fine.

The team understands.

But your injury is obviously not an injury that needs to be sent to the hospital for surgery immediately, so you don't even have time to send a text message or make a phone call!
As a player, you must at least tell the team first, so that the team can prepare.At least the emergency players can be signed first, so as not to be robbed by others.

He didn't say a word and said through the media that he was going to have an operation. The whole team was kept in the dark, and they only found out about it through the reporters.

What is this, cut first and play later!

It's like an important employee of the company who works normally in the morning, but in the afternoon, suddenly says that the world is big and I want to go out and have a look, but I won't come tomorrow.

You are the boss, what do you think?
Every player has done this, and the team still needs management.

No wonder Sam Hinch has such a big opinion of Embiid.

Soon, the 76ers team doctor said on the 25th that Embiid will go to Chicago on the 26th to be examined by medical experts, and then the team will discuss the final treatment plan with him.

According to the arrangement, Embiid himself will discuss his knee injury treatment plan with medical experts in Chicago on the 26th.

Although it is said that the final treatment plan is decided after discussion, it is a decent statement.

On the evening of January 1, Embiid reached an agreement with the 26ers that he will undergo surgery in Chicago this Tuesday.

The Philadelphia 76ers immediately officially announced the time for Joel Embiid's surgery. He will undergo surgery on Tuesday, 27th, US time. After this surgery, Embiid will be absent for up to half a year. It also means that Embiid will be completely reimbursed this season.

On the 27th, the 76ers team doctor Jones and the surgical participant Dr. Clanton officially announced that Embiid will undergo minimally invasive surgery on the knee meniscus in Chicago today, and it will take 3-6 months to return to the state where he can play. , Embiid's knee has indeed reached the point where surgery is necessary.

In an interview, Jones said, "The decision to perform surgery was the result of consultations with experts in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. Embiid's knee has always been a problem, so that Embiid does not play back-to-back and reduces the number of games. 76 The decision of the team's medical team. The previous few days of the game caused his injury to recur. At the beginning, the team wanted to treat Embiid conservatively. However, Embiid's knee pain increased day by day, and he had to do it. The point of surgery."

Regarding the fact that Embiid announced his injury without authorization to avoid being traded, Jones explained, "This is a misunderstanding. On the day before the transaction, after listening to the doctor's advice in Chicago, Embiid called and told Me, and then he disclosed the news to ESPN. Unexpectedly, I had not had time to notify the 76ers officials at that time."

Dr. Clanton clarified the rumors that Embiid's injury will affect his career. He said, "After rehabilitation, Embiid can definitely return to his best condition. After a consultation, I think my pain is just a minor injury, I can bear it and continue to play without surgery. Embiid is a responsible player, and he is eager to continue to play for the 76ers."

At present, Embiid has flown to Chicago, ready to undergo surgery by expert Dr. Brian Kerr.

When Embiid underwent surgery, the 76ers and the Mavericks started trade negotiations.

Assistant coach Billy Lange shook his head at head coach Brett Brown and general manager Sam Hinch and said, "Bogut doesn't want to come to the 76ers. He wants to go to the Cavaliers. He thinks the Cavaliers are more likely to score. finals!"

The assistant in charge of trade negotiations, Blake Jones, said, "Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson said that he is willing to take forward swingman Justin Anderson as compensation and join the deal!"

Sam Hinch heard it, pondered for a while and said, "Now the Mavericks are willing to take out the first-round pick, well, agree to their offer. But tell them, we want to postpone this deal for half a month, we need time to sign New center. Brett, your coaching staff, see if there is a suitable center, or pick one in the development league to see if there is any suitable center!"

Brett Brown nodded and said, "Well, that's the only way to go!"

Embiid's surgery was successful, but the management of the 76ers didn't care anymore. They are now looking for a suitable center all over the world.

Noel has not been traded yet, and he has been the starting center during this time.

On January 1, the 28ers returned to their home court at the Wells Fargo Center Arena to face the Houston Rockets.

Rockets starting lineup: Beverly, Harden, Ariza, Anderson, Nene.

76ers starting lineup: Rondo, Zhang Zifeng, Grant, Ibaka, Noll.

The last time he played against the Rockets in an away game, Zhang Zifeng received three fouls early on and was forced to sit off the court and performed poorly.

In this game, Zhang Zifeng learned a lesson and was cautious when preparing to defend Harden.

But the head coach of the 76ers, D'Antoni, is not just for nothing. Seeing that Harden's defense against Zhang Zifeng was not good in the last game, he made a change in this game.

Send "Mad Dog" Patrick Beverly to mark Zhang Zifeng.

Although Patrick Beverly is only 1.85 meters tall and weighs only 84 kilograms.But this guy has a tenacious and tenacious style, and he is a mad dog who dares to fight.

After the game started, Zhang Zifeng experienced Beverly's madness.

When the whistle sounded, Zhang Zifeng felt that Beverly didn't seem to leave his sight, he was too clingy.

Zhang Zifeng felt uncomfortable even connecting the ball.

Beverly basically does not have the common tricks of defensive players such as stepping, poking, and elbowing.

But his defensive actions are very rough, and he doesn't even consider the consequences at all.

Once Zhang Zifeng just used the screen and ran out of open space to catch the ball.

Beverly rushed over, his movements were so violent that Zhang Zifeng dodged subconsciously to avoid being knocked down by him.

Beverly slapped the ball out of bounds in the air and fell to the ground hard.

Soon, Beverly himself got up from the ground like a normal person and continued to play.

Seeing Beverly approaching again, Zhang Zifeng said, "Dude, your actions are too fierce, and you and I will be easily injured!"

Beverly looked up and yelled, "Man, I'm not like you. I can't get a foothold in the NBA if I don't play defense like hell! You know I have a family to support!"

(End of this chapter)