NBA/Just Broke Iverson's All-time Record, Ambiid Is Doubtful To Play in The Star Game

Joel Embiid, the 76ers star, had 29 points, 14 rebounds and five assists against the Cavaliers on Monday, leading the team to stop the Cavaliers' second-half comeback. However, after the game, it was unclear whether he could play in the All-Star Game because of his sore left foot. Embiid also said that the foot injury has been boying him for a long time. It takes a lot of rest to recover.

Ambiid, who replaced injured Kevin Durant in the starting lineup for the All-Star Game in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, said after leading the team to a win over the Cavaliers on Monday that his participation in the game is still in doubt.

"I'm not really sure at the moment, right now I'm not healthy, I haven't been healthy for the last three weeks to a month, I just want to play in the Stars without missing any games." Speaking about his foot injury, Ambiid said: "I think I'm at that point and I need to listen to the doctor's advice. He told me I should rest for two weeks, so I'll see how it goes in the next few days."

Ambiid has been playing with a foot injury in the past few games, and his ability to play was uncertain even before the Cavaliers on the 15th. However, he still handed in an all-around report card on the 15th, but on whether he will reluctantly participate in the All-Star Game, he said: "I have a lingering foot problem right now, and the doctor said it's going to take a lot of rest to get over it, but I want to win, especially for the second half of the season and the playoffs. I'm focused on the goal of championships, and if it helps me get there healthy, that's what I'm going to do."

"It's amazing," Ambiid said of the feat, which he surpassed Allen Iverson to become the fastest 76ers player to reach 10,000 points. "I think I'm lucky because I've worked so hard to be in this position, but it doesn't matter how many points you score, it's about winning."