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“Biggest Loser In Sport”: Joel Embiid’s Shocking Harassment at MSG Sparks Outrage Among NBA Fans

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The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers‘ first-round series came with plenty of drama. The winning team’s fan’s emotions rose during Joel Embiid’s gesture against Mitchell Robinson. However, they find recluse in the fact that Jalen Brunson leads individual scoring metrics during the playoffs. The Philly fans’ heart-throbbing moments came when the live telecast hinted at underlying health concerns with Embiid, while Tyrese Maxey’s T-Mac-like game Game 5 structured hopes for the future.

However, as the Knicks prepare to face the Indiana Pacers, a new clip shows Joel Embiid‘s transformation from a hero to a mischievous villain. In a pre-game clip, Embiid got his shots up near the baseline at Madison Square Garden, albeit, while bullying the security guard. Embiid shot imbalanced shots near the baseline, carrying his momentum into the usher. As the guard displayed shock, multiple 76ers staff faces swarmed the MSG member to make Embiid’s case.

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The staff members claimed that Embiid had been practicing fadeaways, and needed the space around the baseline to do so. While the clip is not from the playoffs, it gained traction after many of Embiid’s antics in the series against the Knicks.

With that, the fans are perceiving Embiid’s actions as redundant and unnecessary, not giving him a benefit of doubt after the recent series.

Fans bash Joel Embiid

While the instance of Embiid’s clip with the usher is yet to be revealed, fans have utilized the instance to channel their disappointment from the former MVP frontrunner.

A fan immediately claimed that Joel’s questionable tactics snatched the respect out of his name, citing “Joel Embiid = Biggest Loser In Sports”

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Another follower highlighted giving Embiid the benefit of the doubt, given the natural momentum of fadeaways carrying players in unwanted situations. However, the fan revoked their siding after Joel’s last shot hinting at a deliberate attempt to meddle with the security guard.

A Knicks enthusiast chimed in by citing their elation for the Sixers’ 2023-24 playoff exit at the hands of the MSG home team.

With that, a fan questioned the entire 76ers organization, highlighting their off-court endeavors of imbibing super-star-like values within their top players.

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Lastly, another fan highlighted the lack of surprise in witnessing Joel Embiid as the center point of such an instance.

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Fan’s remarks come from their understanding of the game, and the fact that Embiid’s baseline jumpers came immediately out of nowhere. As the usher stepped a few steps away from the court, one of the spectators could also be seen pulling their child to the front rows.

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