Joel Embiid, who was once associated with the Kansas Jayhawks, has been considered, for years, one person who really stands a very good chance of leading the ranking of the NBA. The current year, however, was different since the power forward of the Philadelphia 76ers missed over 80% of the games due to persistent issues with his left knee.
Paul George, who stood out at Fresno State, came to the 76ers aiming to play a fantastic trio with Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. George, however, had an unlucky season due to getting injured in his left adductor muscle and knee.
Ben Simmons, the former LSU Tiger, sought a fresh start with the Los Angeles Clippers after being released by the Brooklyn Nets. While he managed to stay relatively healthy, playing in 51 games, his performance was underwhelming.
Kyle Kuzma, who made his mark at the University of Utah, joined the Milwaukee Bucks mid-season with hopes of bolstering their playoff roster. However, his performance in the postseason opener against the Indiana Pacers was historically poor.
