Joel Embiid played just 19 games for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. The Sixers’ former MVP was shut down due to a persistent knee injury and has been awaiting surgery.According to an official update from the franchise,

(AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday, and the team said he will be re-evaluated in about six weeks.

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid was ruled out for the season back on Feb. 28 after playing in only 19 games. He had a bothersome left knee problem that hampered him in the games he did play as he did not look anywhere like himself.