The Philadelphia 76ers finally did what was obviously necessary Friday, shutting down Joel Embiid for the remainder of the season.
Embiid, who played just 19 games, has been dealing with an injured left knee, which dramatically limited his availability and effectiveness.
The former MVP was limited to 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game, a far cry from the 33.7 points he collectively averaged over the past two seasons.
Embiid, who'll turn 31 on March 16, has frequently been a topic within the NBA stratosphere given his seemingly endless string of injuries, to the point where even Sixers fans are wondering if it's time for the organization to make a change.