Joel Embiid assaulted a journalist after the Sixers' latest defeat

A controversy of epic proportions unfolded tonight in the Philadelphia 76ers locker room after the team suffered its fourth loss in five games. Joel Embiid vehemently confronted a journalist from the Philadelphia Inquirer over a column discussing the player's fatherhood. The journalist in question was Kyle Neubeck.

Frustration is building up in Joel Embiid, and that does not bode well. There were high expectations for the Cameroonian center this season, but seeing his physical troubles persist and the team flounder is not helping him stay calm. More and more critical voices are warning that Embiid's absences are not just bad luck but stem from his lack of professionalism. This sentiment was expressed by journalist Kyle Neubeck in a recent column.

In the column, Neubeck points out that Joel always talks about setting an example for his son and leaving a legacy, but that can only be achieved by being a diligent worker, which he falls short of due to his unprofessionalism. As soon as Embiid spotted this journalist in the locker room after the game against the Grizzlies, he confronted him. "You can call me useless, but never mention anyone in my family again. If you do, we will have serious problems," he said.

- Embiid faces possible NBA sanctions for pushing the journalist

After around 90 seconds of reproaches and exchanged insults, Joel Embiid pushed the journalist, which could lead to NBA sanctions as the league is already investigating the incident. This is bad news for the league and the Philadelphia 76ers, who need their star player back as soon as possible if they don't want to see their chances of achieving something significant this season completely fade much sooner than expected.

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