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.

The Philadelphia 76ers announced that center Joel Embiid has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.

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,