Joel Embiid didn’t make the 2017 NBA All-Star Game and much of the basketball world is in mourning. For many reasons, Embiid has become arguably the most intriguing player in the league today and, in keeping with that brand, the rookie big man immediately came out firing on Twitter after being snubbed. His first target was Shaquille O’Neal.
Well I guess the date is not gonna happen ha…. And that dude on tv clearly hates me for no reason lmao #BigGoof #TrustTheProcess
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 27, 2017
Shaq was prodding Embiid during TNT’s live broadcast after the All-Star reserve announcement and his disappointment probably stemmed from the infamous date that he was hoping for after making the All-Star team. It is unclear at this point whether the date possibility rolls over to the almost inevitable trip that Embiid will make during his sophomore campaign, but he will have to wait for now. After going after Shaq, though, he wasn’t done and Donald Trump was next in line.
https://twitter.com/joelembiid/status/824778571679948800
Frankly, this was almost too easy for Embiid. This isn’t the first time he’s commented on Trump – the Sixers’ star immediately joked about America “tanking” in the aftermath of the election and, later, made a serious case that Trump was elected due to racism.
Joel Embiid had a real case to make the All-Star team in 2017 and there was also a case against him due to the minutes restriction imposed on him from the Philadelphia 76ers. Moving forward, he will likely be able to erase any and all doubt and, if this snub motivates him further, look out.
