Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid and coach Nick Nurse are facing criticism over his recent injuries, with some questioning whether he's doing enough to stay healthy. However, former coach Doc Rivers defends Embiid, saying the NBA is much different today than it was when they played. Rivers notes that teams now have extensive staffs focused on player health, and that Embiid's decision to sit out back-to-back games may be a necessary step for his long-term well-being.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timcasey/2024/10/23/joel-embiids-current-and-former-coach-defend-center-and-76ers-as-injury-questions-persist/