Former Kansas star Joel Embiid is back in Lawrence

Former Kansas star Joel Embiid is recovering from foot surgery, and it is unlikely he will play for the 76ers this season.

But Embiid is a big part of Philadelphia’s future (they did draft him in the first round last year), so he’s working his way back. And he’s spending at least part of the NBA All-Star break in Lawrence working with KU strength coach Andrea Hudy:

Back at KU working with the best @a_hudy ????????????

A photo posted by Joel Hans Embiid (@joelembiid) on Feb 12, 2015 at 4:31pm PST

Embiid is still a popular figure in Lawrence as you can tell by some of the tweets from KU students:

Just gave a badd duty ride to Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/ybf68FagIX

— Tommy Harmes (@TommyHarmes) February 13, 2015

When you run into Joel Embiid, and he doesn't smile, but hey he's back in LFK pic.twitter.com/CiaJT48zMw

— Ellena Siscos (@Ellie_the_Greek) February 13, 2015

Seems strange to see Embiid not smiling in so many photos.