NBA Fans Get Sentimental After Teary Eyed Joel Embiid and His Son Share a Cute Moment: ?Like KD Shouting Out His Mom?

After falling short for two consecutive years, Joel Embiid finally achieved his dream. From being a scrawny kid in Cameroon to becoming the MVP of the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers star has come a long way. Before commencing Game 3, a special ceremony was held for the superstar center to commemorate Embiid. Hundreds of Sixers fans chanted ‘MVP’ when he became the maiden recipient of the Michael Jordan trophy on Friday night. During his speech to the crowd, Embiid and his two-year-old son shared a heart-touching moment that left the NBA fans in tears.

The 6x All-Star’s family has been a huge part of his basketball journey. His MVP speech revolved around the motivation his people strike within him to work hard and keep getting better.

Joel Embiid shares an emotional moment with his son during his MVP speech

Philadelphia 76ers hadn’t seen a “Most Valuable Player” since Allen Iverson won back in 2001. As the two-decade-long spell broke, fans at the Wells Fargo Center were loud as MVP chants rang throughout the arena. The NBA world saw what it meant for Joel Embiid to win the award when he broke into tears during the announcement. The Sixers center was rather composed with his mother by his side and thousands of fans watching on.

However, it didn’t take long for Embiid to break down in tears after his two-year-old son Arthur went running towards him on the court. With tears came streaming down his face, Embiid continued his speech.

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“Honestly, he is the main reason why I am really here you know. Becoming a father changed my whole life. You know, I just wanted to show him a good example and I am glad he is here with us. My fiance, she has been you know, a big part of it,” said Joel Embiid as he held Arthur in his arms.

It wasn’t until the age of 15 that he even began playing the sport of basketball. In a short time, Embiid completely dedicated himself to the sport. Without his family’s support and wishes, it would have been impossible for him to be the star he is today. Now he can proudly say he achieved what he set his mind to, the MVP title.

But as he said during his time on Inside The NBA, all he wanted was a five-minute celebration. After the conclusion of the ceremony, Embiid’s focus immediately shifted to the series against the Boston Celtics. Do you think he and the Philadelphia 76ers can cap off a perfect season by winning the championship? Let us know your views in the comments below.

Fans can’t handle the heartwarming moment between Embiid and his son

Millions watched at their respective homes as Arthur ran into his father’s hands and understandably, the majority were touched by it. They felt the emotions attached to the moment. This prompted one fan to draw a comparison to the time Kevin Durant called his mother ‘the real MVP’ during his 2014 speech.

One fan said, “One of those instant iconic moments, like KD shouting out his mom”?

Several fans also got teary-eyed alongside the 76ers big man and celebrated his achievement.

“I actually shed a tear wtf”?

Take a look at a few more of the reactions.

“I’m so happy for him”?

“How can you not love this dude”?

“Never seen this man cry in a long time”?

“I love these moments”?

Always good to be reminded that these elite athletes are just human beings”?

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What were your thoughts on Joel Embiid’s heartwarming moment with his son? Let us know your views in the comments below.