Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers' star, has become a prominent figure in the sports rivalry between the 76ers and the New York Knicks during their playoff series. Despite being cast as the 'villain' by New York fans, Embiid has expressed his affection for New York, describing it as his favorite city in the world. He mentioned that he has owned a residence in the city for the past five years and enjoys the spirited interaction with Knicks fans, even when it involves negative chants directed at him.
Joel Embiid says he loves New York, and he loves being a villain. ๐ (๐ฅ: @MikeAScotto) https://t.co/PVU1fs4yyx
"It's not hostile, I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world." Joel Embiid addresses being the 'villain' in the Sixers-Knicks playoff series ๐ (via @sny_knicks) https://t.co/b3Xx1gmWCD
"It's not hostile, I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world." Joel Embiid adresses being the 'villain' in the Sixers-Knicks playoff series ๐ (via @sny_knicks) https://t.co/b3Xx1gmWCD
โI 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 Iโve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of โF Embiid,โ thatโs ok. I love it.โ - Joel Embiid (Via @MikeAScotto ) https://t.co/E8cSMeTgzs
Joel Embiid on being a Knicks villain: โItโs 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 Iโve got to be the punching bag and you hear a lot of โF Embiid,โ thatโs ok. I love it.โ https://t.co/f287cSIlcA
"I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world." Joel Embiid was asked about playing the "villain" in this series: https://t.co/Txc9aDVtUC
๐ 76ers' Joel Embiid emerges as New York's newest sports villain during a tense series with the Knicks, @petersblendorio writes. https://t.co/3PAcM0HQ69