It has been around a couple of months since PSG forward Neymar Jr. is out of action due to injuries. It appears while rehabilitating the star Brazilian is keeping a close eye on the proceedings of the NBA 2022-23 season. The superstar soccer player just shared a two-word reaction to a feat achieved by the NBA megastar, Joel Embiid.
The relationship between PSG and Neymar has gotten worse. The French club is looking for a way to get rid of the Brazilian in the upcoming transfer window. Meanwhile, there is no official update on his comeback on the field. Experts believe Neymar will now set foot on the ground for his new club.
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Meanwhile, on the other side of the pond, Joel Embiid has had a monstrous season and clenched the MVP from three-peat MVP aspirant Nikola Jokic. This incredible feat led to a two-word reaction from the PSG star forward, Neymar.
From Neymar Jr to Joel Embiid
Making the Philadelphia 76ers a powerhouse in the Eastern Conference, Joel Embiid’s numbers look like it came from young Michael Jordan. He averaged an unfathomable 33.1 points per game while averaging 10.2 rebounds being an absolute giant he is.
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This unbelievable season has rendered him the best player during the regular season. Sharing the post NBA made declaring Embiid the MVP, Neymar wrote, “Congrats Man @joelembiid“. Playing alongside James ‘the Beard’ Harden Embiid poses a huge threat to Boston Celtics.
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The series currently stands at 2-1 in the favor of Boston Celtics. Meanwhile, the fans must be in horror as the time might miss their MVP superstar in an extremely important home match. According to a few reports, Embiid is unsure about the upcoming matchup.
Embiid is ‘questionable’ in Game 4
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After making a return in Game 2 against Celtics, Embiid is not looking fit of the upcoming matchup. In the official injury report by NBA, they listed Joel Embiid as Questionable for the upcoming game. While Boston Celtics have 3 players injured, which will not be playing in the away game against the 76ers.
Joel Embiid (knee) listed questionable for Sunday.
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In the absence of Embiid, James Harden will be leading the offense and will try to tie the score and decrease some pressure as the team eyes come back. Who do you think will win the ongoing series? Will the 76ers be able to make a comeback? Or will the Celtics continue their dominant run? Drop your predictions in the comments below.
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