Joel Embiid continued his MVP coronation ahead of Game 3 of the 76ers’ second-round playoff series against the Celtics on Friday at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center.
As NBA commissioner Adam Silver presented the Michael Jordan Trophy to Embiid, the six-time All-Star was filled with emotion. Embiid, who has described his journey from Cameroon to the NBA as an improbable one, delivered a speech thanking fans in the City of Brotherly Love.
In the process, the 29-year-old mentioned the importance of his son, 2-year-old Arthur, and was immediately choked up with tears of joy as he picked up the boy during the ceremony. As chants of “MVP” sounded off from fans, Embiid finished his speech, saying Arthur was the “main reason” he was able to celebrate the moment.
