Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid addressed the silver lining from the 2025-26 season despite seeing it come to an end after the New York Knicks' 4-0 sweep. After 76ers head coach Nick Nurse applauded Joel Embiid's effort amidst battling through injuries throughout the playoffs, Embiid reflected on his personal success this season.
Embiid looked back on how he approach the beginning of the regular season compared to how he feels watching it end in the second round of the playoffs, per PHLY Sports' Kyle Neubeck.
“We came into the season thinking there was not much left,” Embiid said. “I thought I was done.”
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For that reason alone, Embiid considers the 2025-26 season a success, he said, per PHLY Sports' Derek Bodner.
“For me, this [season] was a success. I came into this year not knowing where I'd be, how long I was going to play, if I was even going to be able to play…I came in hoping for best,” Embiid added. “I feel like we're in a position where we figured out the knee. If it wasn't for the oblique, some of the other stuff I had, it could have been different.”
The Knicks defeated the 76ers 144-114 in Game 4.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid addressed the silver lining from the 2025-26 season despite seeing it come to an end after the New York Knicks' 4-0 sweep. After 76ers head coach Nick Nurse applauded Joel Embiid's effort amidst battling through injuries throughout the playoffs, Embiid reflected on his personal success this season.