Embiid still recovering from surgery, expects to be ready for camp

Joel Embiid continues to Trust the Rehab Process.

The Philadelphia 76ers center admitted he still hasn't been cleared to play five-on-five basketball, but is doing non-contact drills and expects to be good to go when training camp rolls around, reports ESPN's Marc J. Spears.

The 23-year-old big man underwent surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus on March 24. Embiid had downplayed the severity of the injury, saying it was "just a small, little" tear that wouldn't sideline him for six months like he originally feared. However, training camp begins in late September -about six months after the operation.

Embiid is currently in Johannesburg for the NBA Africa Game 2017, in which he's listed on the Team Africa roster but won't play. The 7-foot Cameroonian is no stranger to the IR list, as he's been ravaged by injuries throughout his short career. After being drafted third overall in 2014, he missed two full campaigns with as many foot surgeries.

"The Process" made his long-awaited NBA debut in 2016-17, but only managed to suit up in 31 games before being shut down again. He was a force to be reckoned with at both ends of the court when he did play, averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 2.1 assists in just 25.4 minutes.

He could very well see his court time limited again this season, with head coach Brett Brown calling it "very ambitious" to think Embiid won't be on a minutes restriction when the campaign begins in October.

Hopefully, Embiid finds a way to stay on the court in his sophomore season. His 2K rating, and likely his club's chances of making the playoffs, depends on it.