Jaylen Brown Had Harsh Words For Joel Embiid On Livestream After Celtics Loss

TL;DR

Jaylen Brown criticized Joel Embiid on a livestream following the Celtics' playoff elimination by the 76ers. Brown specifically called out Embiid for flopping during the game.

Key points

Jaylen Brown criticized Joel Embiid on a livestream
Celtics were eliminated by the 76ers in the playoffs
Embiid scored 34 points in Game 7
Embiid led all players in free throws
Brown called Embiid out for flopping

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown

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The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, and Jaylen Brown had harsh words for Joel Embiid on a livestream.

Embiid scored 34 points, leading the way for the 76ers. He led all players in scoring, but also led all players in free throws in Game 7. Embiid called Embiid out for flopping.

“Flopping has ruined our league," Brown said on the livestream on Sunday. "Joel Embiid is a great player. One of the best bigs in (explative) basketball history, but he flops. He knows it. This isn't breaking news.”

The reality is, flopping has become a problem in the NBA, but there is nothing players can do about it. Some players are better at taking advantage of the whistle than others, and Embiid is one of those players. The Celtics could not stop him in Game 7, and he ended up playing a key role in eliminating them.

Q&A

What did Jaylen Brown say about Joel Embiid after the Celtics' loss?

Jaylen Brown criticized Joel Embiid for flopping during a livestream after the Celtics were eliminated by the 76ers.

How many points did Joel Embiid score in Game 7 against the Celtics?

Joel Embiid scored 34 points in Game 7, leading all players in scoring.

What was the outcome of the Celtics vs. 76ers playoff series?

The Boston Celtics were eliminated by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.