Even Nikola Jokic is questioning about the truth that Joel Embiid isn’t set to start in the upcoming 2023 All-Star Game.
Ahead of their heavyweight collision on Saturday, the reigning two-time MVP aired his private views and appeared stunned that Embiid was robbed to start in the All-Star match subsequent month.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, and Jayson Tatum filling the overpowered East’s frontcourt from the votes of followers, media, and gamers, Embiid got here up brief in inserting himself to start – which created a raucous response and backlash from Philly followers.
As such, Embiid established himself as a clear-cut All-Star this 12 months, averaging an NBA’s finest 33.4 factors whereas grabbing 9.8 boards, 4.1 assists, and taking pictures 53.2 p.c from the sphere.
After a sluggish start, he led the Sixers to a blazing emergence, now the Eastern Conference’s second seed (31-16) and using a six-game win streak.
