“Never Disrespect Kobe Like That”: Joel Embiid Getting Called “7 Foot Kobe Bryant” Sends NBA Twitter Into a Frenzy

Although Joel Embiid is having a crazy season, the latest comments on the Cameroonian have sent the internet into a frenzy. According to his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Georges Niang, Embiid is a ‘7 Foot Kobe Bryant’.

However, this wasn’t taken well by the fans. NBA fans have taken to Twitter to bash the take by Niang comparing Embiid to The Mamba Kobe Bryant.

Philadelphia 76ers star compares Joel Embiid to Kobe Bryant

Although Joel Embiid is having the season of his life, fans do not accept the idea of him being compared to Kobe Bryant. However, this does not undermine his play this season.

Embiid is one of the best players this season and is the frontrunner to win the MVP award. Currently, the Philadelphia 76ers star averages 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 rebounds this season. Furthermore, his team is a heavy favorite to win the NBA title this time.

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The 76ers are 4th in the Eastern Conference and are looking comfortable for a playoff spot. With stars like James Harden and Embiid on their team, the fanbase expects a lot from their team.

Safe to say, the team and Embiid have lived up to the hype. In addition to a super season, Embiid is in the running for this year’s MVP award. He takes the third spot in the MVP rankings behind former MVP winners Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. (Source: NBA)

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Interestingly enough, thanks to his phenomenal season, Embiid has been compared to Kobe Bryant. Philadelphia 76ers teammate Georges Niang called Embiid a ‘7-foot-tall’ Kobe Bryant.

Fans react to the comparison

The internet has gone into a frenzy after Georges Niang compared his teammate to the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Here are some of the best reactions to the crazy comparison.