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What is the beef between Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson?
TL;DR
Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson have a history of conflict, highlighted by a flagrant foul incident during the 2024 postseason. Robinson criticized Embiid's play as reckless and called for his suspension, which did not occur.
Key points
- Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson have a history of conflict.
- Embiid committed a flagrant foul on Robinson during the 2024 postseason.
- Robinson criticized Embiid's actions as reckless and called for a suspension.
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When the New York Knicks play against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the postseason, look out for Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson.
Embiid, who has also had incidents with Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns in the past, has a bit of a history with Robinson. The two first became entangled during Game 3 of the opening round of the postseason back on April 25, 2024.
Embiid grabbed Robinson's left ankle while Robinson was going for a dunk and was called for a flagrant foul. Players on the Knicks called the play "reckless" and "dirty" and the New York big man thought the Philadelphia star should have gotten suspended, though he was not.
Here is what Embiid said (via ESPN):
"Obviously Mitchell Robinson jumping and trying to land, trying to make sure he doesn't land on me because obviously we know the history that I have with Kuminga landing on my knee," Embiid said. "So I kind of had some flashbacks, when he came down to it.
Q&A
What happened between Joel Embiid and Mitchell Robinson in the 2024 playoffs?
During Game 3 of the 2024 postseason, Joel Embiid committed a flagrant foul by grabbing Mitchell Robinson's ankle while he was attempting a dunk.
Why did Mitchell Robinson think Joel Embiid should be suspended?
Mitchell Robinson described Embiid's foul as reckless and dirty, leading him to believe that Embiid deserved a suspension for his actions.
How did the New York Knicks react to Embiid's foul on Robinson?
Players from the New York Knicks labeled Embiid's play as reckless and expressed their disapproval, calling for disciplinary action against him.
