Joel Embiid Criticized for Bringing Son to Press Conference After 76ers Eliminated by Knicks: ‘Should Not Be Allowed’

Joel Embiid criticized for bringing son to press conference after 76ers eliminated by Knicks: ‘Should not be allowed’

Joel Embiid was comforted by his son, Arthur, following the Knicks sweep of the 76ers' on Sunday in the semifinal playoff series. But not everyone was happy about his son's presence at the postgame press conference.

'Cornball Move' -- Super Bowl Champion, NBA World Rip Joel Embiid for 'Using His Son As a Human Shield for Criticism'

Joel Embiid brought his son to his postgame presser after the Sixers' sweep, and Chris Canty and Nick Wright led the backlash.

Chris Canty accuses Joel Embiid of using his son as a shield after Knicks sweep

Credit: NBAJoel Embiid has already been accused of being soft on the basketball court, now he’s being accused of being soft in his press conferences as well. After the Philadelphia 76ers watched their season come to an end with an embarrassing 144-114 loss at home to complete being swept out of the playoffs by the New York Knicks, Embiid owed the fans and media answers to some tough questions as the face of Philly’s NBA franchise. But it might b…