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Philadelphia 76ers win one for Joel Embiid’s Mom

By Bret Stuter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 29: A fan takes a video of Joel Embiid
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 29: A fan takes a video of Joel Embiid /
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The road less taken

You see, the road to the NBA for Joel Embiid and his family is not one for the feint of heart. The tale is one of joy and accomplishment tempered by worry and concern. And it will be told, again and again.

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    • But the conclusion is not about an NBA player getting rich, nor on the ascension of Joel Embiid in such a short time into the discussions of NBA elite talent. You see, this story is simply about one basketball player on the court, and one fan in the stands cheering the player on. On one hand, this is a story with nothing unusual nor newsworthy save one detail. The player is Joel Embiid. The fan is his mother, Christine Embiid.

    Mom

    On the the other hand, this is the simple story of a mother beaming with pride. She had made a long journey to witness her young son from Cameroon who has come so far, through so much, to flourish in the NBA.  You simply cannot ignore this tale, one of a loving mother sitting and smiling from the sideline.

    Her smile was the personification of pride and love. And that is one of the most beautiful sights you can behold.  Finally, this is a story about a life-changing pursuit of the dream to play professional basketball in the NBA, and the lives touched and forged in the process.