Joel Embiid scored 50 points in the Philadelphia Sixers’ Game 3 game against the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs and soon after revealed that he has Bell’s palsy.
In the press conference after the Philadelphia Sixers lost in the series against the New York Knicks, Joel Embiid spoke about the problem he has been dealing with recently with Bell Palsy, which has “hit” his face, paralyzing him. his left side.
More specifically, the American-Congolese center said the following: “I think it all started before the play-in game with Miami. I had migraines and thought it was nothing. I usually don’t like to check it, but I discussed it with someone. That’s why I didn’t feel good about Miami. The left side of my face, mouth and eye are affected. It is disturbing. It’s hard, but I’m not giving up. It’s unfortunate, that’s how I see it, but it’s no excuse. I have to keep fighting.”
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Embiid’s paralysis is temporary, but there is no specific period of time in which it will do its “cycle”. The leader of the Sixers, however, has suffered from injuries throughout his career and will now have to overcome this illness as well. However, it didn’t stop him from scoring 50 points in his team’s victory.
