Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid labeled “done” by Bill Simmons after loss to Boston Celtics in season opener.

More alarmingly, the Sixers lost Embiid's court time by a total of 16 points. Sure, he has turned in worse plus-minus performances over the course of his career. But this is the first time Philly was minus-16 or worse with him in the game when he played under 21 minutes.

Philly is without Paul George and Jared McCain due to injury, so having Embiid on the court is a big deal. But if he looks like this, it could be tough to watch at times. With the obvious caveat that we’re five minutes into the season, that Joel Embiid opening stretch was dangerously close to Larry Holmes Status

In their ESPN debut, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal didn’t waste any time mocking Sixers star Joel Embiid. “What’d your boy do tonight, Chuck?” Shaq asked. “Not a lot,” Barkley dryly responded.

After just a few minutes on the floor, it was obvious to see that Joel Embiid was far from his usual dominant self.

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will kick off a new season with a matchup against an all too familiar foe in the Boston Celtics. In a shocking turn o

After two knee surgeries in 14 months, Embiid sounds content to serve as a supporting actor who uplifts the teammates around him.