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Embiid broke down in tears as he hugged his son as he accepted the MVP award
Powerful moments for Joel Embiid ahead of the Sixers’ third game against the Celtics after accepting his regular-season MVP award and breaking down in tears as he hugged his son.
Joel Embiid has been the MVP of the 2022-23 NBA season for a few days and cried when he heard the news. So his award ahead of the Sixers’ Game 3 versus the Celtics (the latter’s 114-102 win) had fresh tears and emotion.
Known for never being afraid to show his feelings, Embiid broke down in tears while delivering his speech to accept the award, and his emotions were heightened when his son Arthrus entered the courtyard to greet him, and said: “That’s why I’m still here.”
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Source: sport 24
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