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Joel Embiid Completely Loses It And Gets Ejected After Intimidating Female Referee

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid had to be held back from intimidating the officiating crew during a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 24, 2024
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has fallen far from the MVP heights he reached just two seasons ago. As he continues to struggle with injuries this season, Embiid was on the court for his eighth game against the San Antonio Spurs for the 9-17 76ers. 

After receiving a technical foul, he would ruin Philly’s chances by having a meltdown at official Jenna Schroeder (#20). Embiid’s aggressive reaction where he was berating the referee and following her around the court led to the rightful decision to toss the center out, which led to the 76ers having to restrain the center physically.

Oh my god the same ref who ejected Andre Drummond just ejected Joel Embiid

What is going onhttps://t.co/AikafPi1WN https://t.co/Uqkl3hl8Bw

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΄ (@big_business_) December 24, 2024

Jenna Schroeder is one of the six women registered as referees this season. She’s been a mainstay at games over the last five seasons, but her officiating tendencies are just as criticized as almost anyone else. Her technical on Embiid might be rightfully debated, but there’s no justification for Embiid’s completely over-the-top reaction. 

The officials were doing a bad job in this game anyway, literally ejecting Andre Drummond earlier and then having to bring him back from the locker room because a successful challenge overturned the decision. Standards of refereeing are dropping quickly and nobody is really saying anything about it due to the NBA’s heavy-handed fines for anyone who criticizes officials.

Embiid will likely have an explosive statement of his own for the press which will lead to a massive fine. While it’s okay for him to express his frustration at soft calls, the way he reacted to being T’d up was completely unnecessary. You’re a franchise star who is rarely healthy for a team that looks like it won’t make the Playoffs, why would you endanger yourself by trying to intimidate a referee?

Embiid played just 14 minutes tonight, putting up nine points (2-8 FG) and three rebounds as he got off to a slow start in a marquee matchup with Victor Wembanyama. His injuries have led to a pretty average season for the big man, putting up 22.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists on a disappointing 42.9 FG% as a center.

Maybe the frustrations of the season caught up with Embiid, who would have lost it at any referee in that situation regardless of gender. As a superstar, he should know better, but this game has not been officiated well at all. 

The NBA needs to address how to better improve the quality of refereeing to avoid such incidents. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russellβ€”each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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