Joel Embiid
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Joel Embiid
Embiid's trash talk is elite, but his playoff performances are questionable. He'll dominate the regular season and talk ...
WHY WE HATE HIM
Embiid's trash talk is elite, but his playoff performances are questionable. He'll dominate the regular season and talk about championships, then disappear in crucial playoff moments. His social media trolling is legendary, but it feels hollow when his teams consistently underachieve. The airplane celebration and constant proclamations about being the best center ring hollow without postseason success.
VILLAIN RESUME
TIMELINE OF TERROR
2018
Airplane celebration vs Heat in playoffs
2019
Crying after Game 7 loss to Raptors
2021
Hawks eliminate 76ers in second round
2022
Heat eliminate 76ers again
2023
MVP season ends in second round exit
2024
Another early playoff exit
The legend continues... More villain moments to come.
GREATEST VILLAIN MOMENT
"April 19, 2018: Joel Embiid's airplane celebration after dunking on Hassan Whiteside was peak villain behavior - dominant, disrespectful, and entertaining. He soared through the lane, dunked with authority, then spread his arms like an airplane while taunting the Miami crowd. It perfectly captured his personality: supremely talented but sometimes over the top in his celebrations."
THE DEFENSE
Joel Embiid is one of the most dominant centers in the NBA and carried Philadelphia to multiple playoff appearances. His trash talk and confidence are necessary for a franchise player, and his individual statistics are elite. Injuries have derailed playoff runs, not lack of effort or ability. He's one of the few players who can single-handedly change a franchise's trajectory.
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