Los 76ers They started the season with a careful plan to keep healthy al exMVP Joel Embiidthinking about the Playoffs. Five games later, Embiid still hasn’t played, nor has his teammate. Paul Georgein a Philadelphia with 1-4 record.
However, last Saturday night, the season took a turn. dramatic turn for the worse.
Embiid had a altercation with a columnist in the locker room after the 76ers’ loss to the Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania; Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report the one involving Embiid.
This is all that is known about the altercation.
What did Joel Embiid do?
Embiid shoved columnist Marcus Hayes after the 76ers’ 124-107 loss to the Grizzlies, Charania reported, adding that the 76ers player did not throw a punch. The incident was broken up by 76ers security, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Embiid”took issue with a recent column that referenced his deceased brother and his son“, according to the report.
76ers’ Joel Embiid got in an altercation with a columnist following tonight’s game in Philadelphia. Embiid took issue with a recent column that referenced his late brother and son, and Embiid shoved the columnist. No punch.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 3, 2024
Will Embiid be suspended?
The NBA confirmed on Sunday that it has opened an investigation into the incidentwhich could lead to a fine or suspension for the 76ers star.
“We are aware of reports of an incident in the Sixers locker room and are launching an investigation.“an NBA spokesperson said in a statement.
Marcus Hayes’ article on Embiid
The column that sparked the incident, written by Hayes in October, referred to the Embiid’s wish for “leave a legacy“for his son and for his late brothertaking a scathing approach that was widely criticized. “Well, to leave a legacy, you first have to show up for work” Hayes wrote.
“Don’t put my dead brother’s name in your mouth again.“Embiid told Hayes, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports.
“You can say I suck, you can say whatever you want about me as a player. Don’t ever put my dead brother’s name in your mouth,” @KyleNeubeck describes Joel Embiid altercation with journalist pic.twitter.com/dIsDDaULZz
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 3, 2024
Embiid has missed time with numerous injuries throughout his career, and has yet to play this season due to persistent knee problems.
On Friday, the former MVP strongly rejected the idea that he is not committed to playing and called out Hayes by name, telling reporters: “That guy, he’s not here. Marcus, whatever his name is. I’ve done too much for this fucking city to be treated like this.“.
Embiid evidently had a chance to tell Hayes how he felt after Saturday’s game.
