Joel Embiid is having fun with his evil reputation among New York Knicks fans.
With the New York Rangers taking care of Washington Capitals agitator Tom Wilson, the Philadelphia 76ers star now undisputedly stands as Madison Square Garden's most prominent pest, having drawn the ire of New York Knicks fans for his physical play throughout the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Perhaps enthused by Philadelphia's comeback, spurred on by 46 points from Tyrese Maxey, Embiid greeted the jeers with a smile in the aftermath.Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports“I love New York. New York is my favorite city in the world. I’ve had a place here for the past five years, so I just love New York. The fans, when you play against a team, they’re always going to pick that guy. … I love it. If I’ve got to be the punching bag and hear a lot of ‘F Embiid,’ that’s OK. I love it.
Embiid's final box score was a success from a casual lens, as he put up a 19-point, 16-rebound, 10-assist triple-double. There was one last physical controversy to deal with before all was said and done, as Embiid was charged with a flagrant foul on Jalen Brunson in the penultimate minute of the overtime period.
"Joel Embiid is one of the most resilient dudes I know right now," Philadelphia reserve Paul Reed said,"He's going out there playing for his team, for Philly, and he's really putting it all on the line right now." Sixers head coach Nick Nurse added in the same report.
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