Joel Embiid was visibly frustrated after the Philadelphia 76ers succumbed to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of their second-round series. The Cameroonian center tried and tried but couldn’t get the job done.
As soon as the game ended, plenty of fans started pointing fingers at whoever had the fault for the Sixers’ elimination, but JoJo took that blame, sharing a big message to the fans, apologizing for the failure but promising they’ll be back next season.
PHILLY I LOVE YOU
Sorry to disappoint you again Just know that I gave everything I had knowing the circumstances. If there’s one thing I’ve learned being here, it’s the TOUGHNESS this city has and that’s why I played with a torn meniscus. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT ALL YEAR LONG!!
PHILLY I LOVE YOU
Sorry to disappoint you again Just know that I gave everything I had knowing the circumstances. If there’s one thing I’ve learned being here, it’s the TOUGHNESS this city has and that’s why I played with a torn meniscus. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT ALL YEAR LONG!! pic.twitter.com/CsR47xOJDZ
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 21, 2021
Embiid is as tough as they come. His goal for this season was to win a championship and he fought as hard as he could. However, things didn’t go well for the Sixers, and now it’s time to start thinking of the next season.
He vowed to return stronger next campaign, and Philly fans can’t wait to see him leading the team to the promised land.
— Eagles Nooge (@Alex_Nooge) June 21, 2021
To be fair, Joel was not scared. Really I don’t even think Tobias was scared tho his shot was way off tonight
— kevtheartist (@kevinunleashed) June 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/treblaw/status/1406937382524538884
You did not disappoint. Some China bound guy did though pic.twitter.com/4rM4AXCFVG
— li ☤ (@LinusXV) June 21, 2021
keep your head up king pic.twitter.com/yGTCs6q1FV
— 🔦 (@AllStarMaxey) June 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/slayburner24/status/1406821784612073472
Thanks for the season n playin through injury. Refs were shit. respect. They gotta get you some help. get Ben outta here n life will be easier for ya. Your brilliance is being wasted playing with Simmons.
— Rick Korpics (@rpk623) June 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/mikeytwts/status/1406822418178613251
Philly loves you Jo. Get healthy and make sure this team surrounds you with players who actually want to win a championship.
— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) June 21, 2021
https://twitter.com/TheRobWalton/status/1406823102022103044
Its okay bro it was Doc Rivers and Ben Simmons’ fault
— fan account (@Asensii20) June 21, 2021
They did it well this season, but the Sixers are still missing one piece to make that leap and play in the Finals once and for all.
