76ers' Joel Embiid Out Indefinitely After Suffering Eye Injury, Concussion

The Philadelphia 76ers were dealt a blow to their title hopes on Friday when it was learned that star player Joel Embiid will be out for an extended period of time.

There is no timetable for his return, according to The Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania, who said that there was a right orbital fractured and mild concussion in the Game 6 win over the Toronto Raptors.

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When it was learned that 76ers center Joel Embiid had a torn thumb, his health became a major storyline in the first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors.

He sat out the first two seasons of his NBA career with foot issues and has never played more than 68 games in a single season, but health is always on the forefront when it comes to the 28-year-old.

He appeared in a career-best number of games this season as a candidate for the NBA's Most Valuable Player, as he averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 rebound, 4.2 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 49.9% from the field and 37.1% from deep.

Philadelphia is a championship contender when he is healthy and on the floor, but it is difficult to envision it fulfilling those hopes and expectations if he is out for a long period of time.

Look for the 76ers to rely on DeAndre Jordan for some time.