The Sixers star loves playing in NYC.
in thrilling fashion, 112-106, in overtime to save their season and force a Game 6 back in Philadelphia on Thursday night., Joel Embiid had another solid performance, going for 19 points and 16 rebounds in 48 minutes of action while still not being at full strength.
Embiid was asked after the game if he enjoys playing the villain against the Knicks and he gave a bit of a surprising answer, saying New York City is his favorite city in the world and he doesn't mind Knicks fans, even when they yell a NSFW chant about him. Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: “It’s not hostile. I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I have a place here for the past five years. I just love New York. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s ok. I love it.”Embiid and the Sixers would love to return to New York for a Game 7, but first they must take care of business at home.Coby White is set to return and says he dodged a bullet in a nasty fall vs.
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