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Joel Embiid Sends Scary Warning To Reporter After Physical Altercation

After a Philadelphia loss, Joel Embiid confronted columnist Marcus Hayes in the locker room, taking issue with personal references to his family.

Vishwesha Kumar
Nov 3, 2024
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After the Philadelphia 76ers‘ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, star center Joel Embiid was involved in a heated altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. The confrontation turned physical when Embiid, visibly upset over a recent article by Hayes, shoved the reporter in the locker room. Hayes’s column had referenced Embiid’s late brother, Arthur, and his son, which struck a deeply personal chord with Embiid. The NBA has since announced that it is investigating the incident.

“The next time you bring up my dead brother and my son again, you are going to see what I’m going to do to you and I’m going to have to… live with the consequences.”

The confrontation reportedly began when Embiid spotted Hayes in the locker room. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the verbal exchange quickly escalated. Charania also noted that “security and other members of the team got involved to break it up.”

In his column, Hayes had referenced Arthur Embiid, who tragically died in a car accident in 2014. Understandably, the mention of his brother struck a nerve with Embiid, who later confronted Hayes and warned him not to bring his family into his critiques. Embiid made it clear he would not tolerate personal attacks involving his family and emphasized that any criticism should remain strictly basketball-related.

The altercation reportedly lasted around two minutes, with Embiid only resorting to a shove after an extended argument. This was in contrast to initial reports that Embiid had punched Hayes. Many believe that Embiid had no intention of getting physical at first, but the reporter’s refusal to back down further aggravated the situation.

This incident has raised questions about the boundaries between personal and professional criticism for athletes. For Embiid, the line was crossed when his family was brought into the conversation. Despite his dominant presence on the court, Embiid has a sensitive side and a strong sense of family loyalty, especially concerning his brother’s memory. Hayes’s decision to mention Arthur in a critical column about Embiid’s basketball performance was seen by many as an unnecessary provocation.

Embiid’s response, while uncharacteristic, underscores the deep impact such personal references can have. Though his shove was not as extreme as initially reported, the altercation is still under NBA investigation, and the league may weigh in on the incident. The situation highlights the challenges athletes face when media coverage crosses into personal matters, raising questions about respecting boundaries in sports journalism.

As for the game that night, the 76ers lost 124-107 to the Grizzlies, marking their fourth loss in five games. Embiid, still sidelined this season, has yet to make his season debut but has been practicing with Paul George, who joined the team over the summer. Both players are expected to return to the lineup soon, which could change the trajectory of a slow start for the 76ers.

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Vishwesha Kumar is a staff writer for Fadeaway World from Bengaluru, India. Graduating with a Bachelor of Technology from PES University in 2020, Vishwesha leverages his analytical skills to enhance his sports journalism, particularly in basketball. His experience includes writing over 3000 articles across respected publications such as Essentially Sports and Sportskeeda, which have established him as a prolific figure in the sports writing community.Vishwesha’s love for basketball was ignited by watching LeBron James, inspiring him to delve deeply into the nuances of the game. This personal passion translates into his writing, allowing him to connect with readers through relatable narratives and insightful analyses. He holds a unique and controversial opinion that Russell Westbrook is often underrated rather than overrated. Despite Westbrook's flaws, Vishwesha believes that his triple-double achievements and relentless athleticism are often downplayed, making him one of the most unique and electrifying players in NBA history, even if his style of play can sometimes be polarizing. 
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