Why Joel Embiid Is Wearing a Wrap During 76ers Game: Everything to Know About Philly Star's Health
76ers fans received a welcome surprise ahead of their team's first-round Game 4 vs. the Celtics on Sunday night, when ESPN insider Shams Charania revealed that the ailing center would in fact be available for the contest. Up to that point, Embiid had been out for more than two weeks and missed the first three games of the series, for which Boston currently leads 2–1.
Eagle-eyed fans might notice something slightly different about Embiid's usual uniform tonight-he is wearing what looks to be some sort of support band around his midsection. Here's a look at why:
Why Joel Embiid is wearing a wrap around his midsection
Embiid's recent absence was due to a bout of appendicitis that resulted in an emergency appendectomy. He is wearing the wrap on Sunday night to protect the area from, say, an errant pass or an aggressive defender.
Here's a look at Embiid's wrapping around his midsection: pic.twitter.com/9w325FCx6O
- Amy Fadool Kane (@amyfadoolNBCS) April 26, 2026
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This story was originally published April 26, 2026 at 7:21 PM.