Joel Embiid always speaks his mind.
On Saturday, Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid candidly expressed his thoughts on the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, voicing what many were thinking about the event held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
Embiid, currently recovering from a significant knee injury, didn’t hold back his criticism of the contest, suggesting that he could have won given the perceived leniency in scoring. Despite his confidence, Embiid acknowledged that his injury-prone knees would likely prevent him from competing.
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While Embiid isn’t typically associated with flashy in-game dunks, and big men often face challenges in the contest, he still asserted his potential superiority over this year’s field.
Although Embiid’s remarks may remain as mere musings online rather than leading to actual participation in future contests, his hypothetical involvement would undoubtedly generate excitement among fans. Notably, the absence of current NBA player Mac McClung, the reigning dunk contest champion, from an NBA roster highlights the event’s dynamics.
The NBA recently witnessed a prime All-Star participant in Boston Celtics’ forward Jaylen Brown, though his initial dunk went unseen due to a major broadcasting mishap by TNT.
