Philadelphia 76ers heart Joel Embiid has been suspended for 3 video games for shoving a journalist.
The 2023 NBA Most Helpful Participant pushed a Philadelphia Inquirer columnist after the reporter wrote a vital piece that referred to his son and his late brother, in addition to criticizing his health and professionalism.
The incident occurred after the 76ers misplaced 124-107 to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.
Embiid, a seven-time All-Star, has but to play this season due to a knee drawback.
“Mutual respect is central to the connection between gamers and the NBA media,” league govt vp and head of basketball operations Joe Dumars stated in a press release.
“Whereas we perceive that Joel was offended by the non-public nature of the unique model of the reporter's column, interactions should stay skilled on either side and may by no means turn out to be bodily.”
In Embiid's absence, Philadelphia has gained simply one among its first six video games because the begin of the season.