Joel Embiid has been a polarizing player during his entire NBA career, but this year, the player has been on the receiving end of criticism more than ever.
After the Philadelphia 76ers lost Game 3 of the Boston Celtics series, the big man was quick to call out his teammates, saying that they need to show up during these games.
“I think players have to show up.”
– Joel Embiid on playing around this time of the year
(h/t @therealmikekb ) pic.twitter.com/w5MWGgKtgG
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 6, 2023
Many fans disliked these comments and were quick to respond to Embiid, telling him he was responsible too.
YOU have to show up.
— Tay (@NoWeyJose420) May 6, 2023
https://twitter.com/travisisapain/status/1654682909473755136
A couple of fans blasted him for saying he’s the one that should show up.
https://twitter.com/EbronZacchaeus/status/1654685193993633792
Others speculated about Embiid calling out James Harden.
No punches pulled 😳
— Lost Tribe Sports (@LostTribeSports) May 6, 2023
Who could he be talking about? 😂 pic.twitter.com/Zg70R4LHmB
— The Knicks Recap (@TheKnicksRecap) May 6, 2023
Harden ain’t gone like this.
— Player Rizz NBA Magazine (@PlayerRizz) May 6, 2023
Somebody said this proved he was an undeserving MVP.
Most undeserving MVP possibly ever.
Jokic had 30 17 and 17 tonight.
The "affirmative action" MVP.
— JD Sharp (@imjdsharp) May 6, 2023
Embiid knows this season is very important for him and the Sixers as they try to at least come out of the second round of the playoffs. Without James Harden providing the necessary help, Philly will have a hard job to carry out.
They need to make adjustments ahead of Game 4, or the Celtics will go back home with a 3-1 advantage. This is a crucial game for them, and they need to be atop of their game to challenge the defending Eastern Conference champions.
Philadelphia 76ers Are Down 1-2 Against Boston Celtics
This was a painful loss to the Sixers. On the same night, the league presented Joel Embiid with the MVP award, his team couldn’t get the job done. Now, they need to get one more win to even the series and have more chances heading to Boston.
Philadelphia started the postseason looking great, eliminating the Brooklyn Nets even without Joel Embiid in Game 4. Now, things are different, as the Celtics are a much better rival that will do anything to stop them from winning.
Embiid is locked in, but the rest of the team needs to catch up if they want to win. This series can be one of the most intense of the playoffs or a total disappointment.
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