
Defend The City
There is the confidence that is inherent with someone who knows himself. That willingness to not overspeak a moment to sound brash or cocky, but simply to not turn tail and run from a challenge.
Philadelphia trusts players to take it to another level in front of the home crowd. To make a bold statement, but only say what you can back up.
"I don't think I'm going to have wait until he retires to be the best big in the league," Joel Embiid on DeMarcus Cousin.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) December 28, 2016
And finally, when the team enters a rematch against a team that embarrassed them in front of a nationally televised basketball game?
Joel Embiid on rematch with Timberwolves: "I think it’s payback time"
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) January 2, 2017
(@jcameratocsn) #SixersTalk https://t.co/fhsU3UPjpU
But the telltale tweet was this one, and it says so much about the player. An athlete who, in the moment of elation, turns to the stands and shares the moment with the celebration around him.
Man the fans showed so much love... I freaking LOVE YALL!!!! TRUST THE PROCESS pic.twitter.com/zXvwo28naY
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 27, 2016
For the fans, by the fans, with the fans. That’s Phillyball in a nutshell. But there’s more than banter. There is the matter of sticking up for the team, and for teammates. And that is the last quality of a Phillyball athlete.