Friction and the city of Philadelphia are no strangers to each other. Philadelphians wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry their outspoken pride triumphantly. They love their sports, and their sports teams love them—but the love doesn’t last without results and the San Antonio Spurs could take advantage of that nature in the offseason.
One of the faces of his generation in this league, star center Joel Embiid thrives under the spotlight. He loves the attention that comes with being an NBA superstar, and the masses of the basketball world love him too. However, the city that he’s called home since getting drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014 is getting a bit tired of his antics because the team isn’t performing up to expectations.