Another day, another All-Star replacement for the NBA.
Another day, another snub for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid.
On Monday night, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made it known that Steph Curry was going to need some additional time off the court as he deals with a knee injury. Curry has been out of the lineup since the Sixers paid them a visit last week, and will take time off through the All-Star break.
The league went with an Eastern Conference player to replace the American-born guard, and they landed on the forward, Brandon Ingram, from the Toronto Raptors. The veteran forward adds another All-Star game to his resume. He’ll be a part of the games for the first time sine the 2019-2020 NBA season.
Sixers Fans Can’t Believe It
@RBPhillyTake: The NBA really does not like Joel Embiid…
That’s been a narrative for quite some time. Maybe it’s because Embiid was a product of the Sixers’ tank job, famously known as “The Process.” The online trolling during his early days, mixed with a lot of on-court antics probably doesn’t help.
@Chippy_: Do Embiid or Harden not exist?
@Rideraragi: theyre trying to erase joel embiid
Embiid missed a chunk of time earlier in the year, but he’s managed to play in 31 games. Despite having a restriction on his playing time in the opening part of the schedule, the veteran center has averaged 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists throughout the year.
The Sixers star is back to looking one of the top centers in the game once again. Unfortunately, his latest All-Star appearance remains in 2024. After cracking the roster in seven-straight seasons, it looks like Embiid might go two years in a row without a nod.
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