Joel Embiid won the 2022-2023 NBA MVP Award after significant contributions to the Philadelphia 76ers.
He dominated the league through elite scoring and rebounding ability, often towering over his competition.
While he had a brilliant on-court performance last season, Embiid was recently spotted in an off-court event, which has now been shared across the internet.
In this video shared by Clutch Points, Embiid took photos with two small children, signing a pair of basketball shoes for them.
Joel Embiid made these kids' day ❤️
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 22, 2023
This moved the children to tears, as Embiid is a figure they idolize in the league.
Charitable efforts like this tend to go a long way for athletes, as it humanizes them and lets fans know they are more than just an on-court figurehead.
Embiid is sometimes the recipient of criticism on the internet, especially after last year.
Many fans thought he wasn’t deserving of the league’s MVP award, and that it should have gone to Nikola Jokic.
When videos like this arise, even trolls take the time to admire Embiid and what this meant to these two children.
It’s not every day fans can meet, take photos, and get autographs from the former MVP.
This is something these two children will remember for a long time, knowing Embiid took time out of his busy schedule to be with them.
In terms of on-court performance, Embiid has a lot of work to get accomplished before the regular season begins.
James Harden has requested a trade, which could lead to a rough start to the year for the 76ers.
Will Embiid begin the year as dominant as he ended last season?
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