With the 2024-25 NBA season in the spotlight, from podcasters to social media influencers- do not want to miss out on anything related to one of the most loved sports across the globe. Recently, a detailed discussion around the Cameroonian-American athlete Joel Embiid’s injuries on a reputed podcast sparked a debate online that even led to division the NBA fans. The discussion that circled around Joel Embiid’s availability for the 2024-25 NBA season went on to make headlines in the world of sports.
Ex-NBA Players Dig Deep Into The Traumatic Medical History Of Joel Embiid
The debate around Joel Embiid’s medical history has divided the basketball fraternity. Certain people from the reputed Basketball fraternity have lauded Embiid for his stand on being respected whereas a few believe that he could push himself a bit further. However, Joel Embiid’s medical history has become a hot topic for discussion and the widely watched podcast Gil’s Arena is also on the list.
With prominent faces from the NBA on the podcast, the discussion around 76ers’ player’s medical issues turned hostile. Famous athletes Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, and Brandon Jennings were present on the podcast.
The discussion happened when Brandon Jennings mentioned the 76ers legend Allen Iverson. With Embiid's list of injuries doing the rounds, Jennings indicated to start playing the game instead of making excuses. While talking about Iverson’s talent he mentioned-
“Like AI played through everything,”
Nick Young chipped in
“Have AI ever played with half-face?” Brandon Jennings further continued, “AI sucked it up, in the finals, 4-1, but I still f—ing did it.”
To this,Kenyon Martin defended Joel Embiid and said, “He didn’t play on one leg last playoffs?
Joel Embiid has had a traumatic medical history which even led to missing out on multiple games in the NBA seasons in the past. He had also pushed the Philadelphia-based columnist Marcus Hayes when he spoke about his 4-year-old son and his late brother Arthur.
Joel Embiid On His Late Brother Arthur And His Impact On The Athlete’s Life
Joel Embiid’s brother Arthur lost his life in a car accident. The sudden loss of his beloved brother impacted his career and as well as inspired him to start charitable work. As reported by the media outlet Marca. Marcus Hayes wrote about the other side of Joel Embiid, which stated-
"He often says that he wants to be great to leave a legacy for the boy named after his little brother...Well, in order to be great at your job, you first have to show up for work."
Embiid is very critical when it comes to his family and especially his late brother Arthur. Joel even mentioned during an interview with 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."
The philanthropic work of the athlete includes a charity named In Memory Of Arthur where he has pledged to around $1 million to the local non profit agencies for the wellbeing of the underprivileged.
Ex-NBA Players Dig Deep Into The Traumatic Medical History Of Joel Embiid
The debate around Joel Embiid’s medical history has divided the basketball fraternity. Certain people from the reputed Basketball fraternity have lauded Embiid for his stand on being respected whereas a few believe that he could push himself a bit further. However, Joel Embiid’s medical history has become a hot topic for discussion and the widely watched podcast Gil’s Arena is also on the list.
With prominent faces from the NBA on the podcast, the discussion around 76ers’ player’s medical issues turned hostile. Famous athletes Nick Young, Gilbert Arenas, Kenyon Martin, and Brandon Jennings were present on the podcast.
The discussion happened when Brandon Jennings mentioned the 76ers legend Allen Iverson. With Embiid's list of injuries doing the rounds, Jennings indicated to start playing the game instead of making excuses. While talking about Iverson’s talent he mentioned-
“Like AI played through everything,”
Nick Young chipped in
“Have AI ever played with half-face?” Brandon Jennings further continued, “AI sucked it up, in the finals, 4-1, but I still f—ing did it.”
To this,Kenyon Martin defended Joel Embiid and said, “He didn’t play on one leg last playoffs?
Joel Embiid has had a traumatic medical history which even led to missing out on multiple games in the NBA seasons in the past. He had also pushed the Philadelphia-based columnist Marcus Hayes when he spoke about his 4-year-old son and his late brother Arthur.
Joel Embiid On His Late Brother Arthur And His Impact On The Athlete’s Life
Joel Embiid’s brother Arthur lost his life in a car accident. The sudden loss of his beloved brother impacted his career and as well as inspired him to start charitable work. As reported by the media outlet Marca. Marcus Hayes wrote about the other side of Joel Embiid, which stated-
"He often says that he wants to be great to leave a legacy for the boy named after his little brother...Well, in order to be great at your job, you first have to show up for work."
Embiid is very critical when it comes to his family and especially his late brother Arthur. Joel even mentioned during an interview with 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."
The philanthropic work of the athlete includes a charity named In Memory Of Arthur where he has pledged to around $1 million to the local non profit agencies for the wellbeing of the underprivileged.
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