It’s good to see Joel Embiid in better spirits.
I’m willing to bet most people would be maudlin and/or morose after suffering a broken orbital bone that requires surgery, but the Sixers’ 7’2″ center was back on social media last night with some self-deprecating humor:
I think we all know what this means. Joel comes back wearing a mask, picks the Sixers up off the mat, and they triumph in a round one, come-from-behind playoff series victory against Trevor Booker and the Indiana Pacers.
Embiid could go the conservative route with a secure and clear mask ala Kyrie Irving:
Or, I think you can get a little more interesting, and maybe Embiid comes out of the tunnel with the Victor Oladipo Black Panther mask, yells “Wakanda Forever,” and then posterizes some poor fool:
Coggin wants to see him go Friday the 13th, a little Crystal Lake action on the basketball court:
I like it, looks pretty intimidating to me. Wouldn’t mind Joel play a little bit of ice hockey for the Flyers, too. Probably would be a better goaltender than Mrazek.
Since we’re having fun on a Friday afternoon, here are a few more options for Embiid to consider when he makes his return:
Not sure if the swords are legal, but as domestic litigation attorney Joe Cordell would say, “that’s okay.”
“Andre Drummond, I am your father.”
I literally remember nothing about this movie.
Haven’t seen this one.
Any good?
A little Asian theme here, a Samurai jawn, if you will.
Try facing this in the playoffs.
Did you know that the Undertaker is his brother?
Also, RIP Paul Bearer.
Killer guy: “You never told me your name.”
Drew Barrymore: Why do you wanna know my name?
Killer guy: “Because I wanna know who I’m looking at.”
Zing!
The hero Gotham deserves.
Maybe a bit too emo.
When you wanna look like the Slipknot guitar player.
When someone comes into your house and changes all the rules.
Embiid: Ragnarok.
“Everybody wonders why we’re so mean. Everybody wonders why the Philadelphia Eagles’ aren’t the nicest fans. If I don’t eat breakfast, I’m f–ing pissed off.” – Jason Kelce
On a serious note, get well Joel. He’s come such a long way this season, and it would be a real shame to end the year on a sour note. I don’t doubt that the guy wants to be back out there and helping his teammates as soon as possible.