Joel Embiid undergoes thumb injury, will be ready for Sixers' training camp / News - Basketnews.com

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Joel Embiidunderwent surgery on Monday to repair his right thumb. A separate procedure was also performed to repair an injury to his left index finger.

Points this season

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Neither is expected to impact Embiid's availability for the Philadelphia 76ers camp in the fall (September).

Embiid had an incredible season, but his performance against Miami in the playoffs was hindered by his multitude of injuries. He looks to be ready for next season, as he begins another quest for MVP and an NBA Championship.

The big man from Cameroon, who has reportedly initiated administrative procedures to obtain French nationality to be able to play with the French national team, put on quite a performance this season.

He became the first international-born player to lead the NBA in scoring with 30.6 points per game, the first center to do so in 40 years, while finishing second in MVP voting behind the Nuggets' center Nikola Jokic.

Embiid also posted averages of 11.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.5 blocks per outing, on 49.9% field-goal shooting, 37.1% from distance and 814% from the free-throw line.

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