Philadelphia 76ers center was announced as a last-minute absence in the match against the Denver Nuggets and Colorado fans are ironic
What Joel Embiid It is Nikola Jokic share the spotlight for the MVP award NBA of recent seasons, everyone already knows. In great individual duels in recent years, a curious fact caught the attention of fans: none of these games took place in the city of Denver. Last Saturday, the 27th, the Philadelphia 76ers announced at the last minute that the Cameroonian would be absent against Denver Nuggetsmeaning that, once again, the giants did not face each other in the Colorado. This has not happened since 2019.
“I only found out that Joel was out, actually, about 20 minutes before the game. He warmed up with his teammates without any problems, but I think our doctors didn’t like something they saw. The information I received is that it would be much, much safer if I didn’t take the court today. We accept this decision”stated Nick Nursecoach of the franchise Pennsylvania.
Nuggets fans took signs to the arena saying that Embiid is missing LOL
The center has not played in Denver since 2019
📸 @ohnohedidnt24pic.twitter.com/YkbqD26mpF
— Camisa 23 (@camisa_23) January 27, 2024
The Sixers explained Embiid’s absence with pain in his left knee. The problem would have been recurring during the season and, as a result, he was left out for three matches this month. Even though the Nuggets coach, michael malonethere was no doubt about the opponent’s availability, the local fans spared no provocation towards the Cameroonian.
Even though he didn’t play on the court, Embiid was present on the bench for the match. When he arrived at the place designated for Sixers players, Nuggets fans greeted him with huge boos, causing the center to laugh and tease him back. Additionally, some carried signs reading “Where is Embiid?” (where is Embiid, in free translation).
JOEL EMBIID X THE NUGGETS FANS DURING THE TIMEOUT AT THE BALL ARENA.
AN INSTANT RIVALRY.
MOVIE THEATER!!!!!pic.twitter.com/2mBEahVcpV
— Pisouna Linha 🏀🇧🇷 (@pisounalinha) January 28, 2024
Source: sportbuzz
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