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Joel Embiid On His Fight With COVID-19: “I Really Thought I Wasn’t Going To Make It.”

Nico Martinez
Nov 28, 2021
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Joel Embiid had a monster return to the court following his bout with COVID-19, dropping 42 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

But the focus isn’t necessarily on what happened during the game but, rather, what was said after.

Speaking to the media, Joel Embiid detailed his experience with COVID-19, shocking telling the audience that it hit him pretty hard.

“That jawn hit me hard,” said Embiid after his Sixers return. “I mean, I really thought I wasn’t going to make it. It was that bad so I’m just thankful to be sitting here. I struggled with it but I’m just glad I got over it. That I’m just here doing what I love with some good people.”

“I really thought I wasn’t going to make it. It was that bad.” 😳

Joel Embiid's bout with COVID-19 was worse than he ever imagined. pic.twitter.com/JE3zK0PElT

— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) November 28, 2021

Obviously, Embiid has since recovered from the virus, but the effects are known to linger well beyond the first symptoms arise.

“Like, I feel great. And then it feels like instead of playing one game, it kind of feels like I played three. I’m used to my body responding and recovering a lot faster. I know I just turned 25, but this can’t be what it looks like on the other side,” said Jaylen Brown, per ESPN.

“As I continue to fight through it and continue to play more games and get the right stuff into my system, it will get better,” Brown added. “Right now it has been inconsistent. I think that’s obvious. But my body hasn’t felt the same.”

Embiid’s 42-point performance was obviously a good sign of his health moving forward, but it remains to be seen if he’ll have any long-term limitations.

Unfortunately, Embiid’s experience is becoming increasingly common around the world today, as new strains, and even a ‘super strain’ continue to spread. It’s important now, more than ever, to be aware of its danger.

As for the Sixers big man, it’s good to have him healthy and dominating the basketball world again.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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