Joel Embiid Had A Cheeky Criticism Of Aron Baynes During Cavs-Celtics Game 4

Joel Embiid isn’t participating in the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals but, in on-brand fashion, the Philadelphia 76ers center managed to inject himself into the proceedings during Game 4 on Monday evening. During the fourth quarter, Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes had a very interesting moment in which he seemingly lost the plot with the ball in his hands and a wide-open path to the rim.

Moments later (and after some internet ribbing of Baynes through the prism of Al Horford pointing him in the right direction), Embiid popped up on Twitter, seemingly referring to Baynes as “Man Bun” and sharing what he really thinks.

Of course, Embiid has never been shy with his evaluations of other players and this comment jives with that mantra. In addition, his message comes on the heels of some backlash concerning the All-Star big man and the way he exited the floor following a series loss to the Celtics less than two weeks ago.

More than anything, Embiid seems to have a way of staying in the news and usually comes with amusement and ribbing in some fashion. This time, it can’t be ignored that Embiid famously posterized Baynes back in March and he could simply be remembering that particular instance when referring to his counterpart in this way.