Back in 2019, things got heated during a Philly-Minnesota clash, resulting in Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns to get ejected.
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Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns are two of the most talented big men in today’s league. Unlike the traditional center, these skilled stars can handle, pass, and shoot the rock as effectively as a guard.
Back in 2019, these two generational players locked horns. During a Philadelphia 76ers-Minnesota Timberwolves clash, midway into the third quarter, both these 7-footers got into a physical altercation, finding their way to the ground.
Have a look at the clip.
KAT and Embiid GOING AT IT.
Wow. pic.twitter.com/bXjAGiB5ul
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 31, 2019
Ben Simmons ended up joining the bout, putting KAT in a chokehold.
yes that is Ben Simmons and KAT pic.twitter.com/iFsQrLku1B
— SB Nation (@SBNation) October 31, 2019
The heated battle ended with JoJo hysterically laughing.
Embiid was laughing at KAT after they got separated 😬 pic.twitter.com/SesNb0VBKF
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 31, 2019
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“I ain’t no b*tch”: Joel Embiid on altercation with Karl-Anthony Towns
Talking about the tussle, Embiid said:
“First of all, I ain’t no b***h,” Embiid said after the game.
“There was not a lot of talking. I mean, it kinda happened out of nowhere, I just did what I had to do. I was just trying to control myself, and it happens.
“He didn’t connect. In those types of situations, you never know what’s gonna happen. He didn’t connect. He threw it; he didn’t connect. I don’t know. Maybe it would’ve turned into something different he would’ve actually connected but, like I said, we just move on.”
Apart from both of these All-Stars getting ejected from the contest, they even got into an altercation on social media with Joel taking the first shots.
Great team win!!! I was raised around lions and a cat pulled on me tonight lmao.. Got his mama giving middle fingers left and right. That’s some SERIOUS REAL ESTATE #FightNight #IAintNoBitch pic.twitter.com/MWc9p0jy7u
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 31, 2019
Towns mocked his competitor as a response.
I aIN’t nO BiTcH
RaiSeD ARoUnD LiOnS
🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢
🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡#BitchTalk pic.twitter.com/5ujFmRXh9Q— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) October 31, 2019
Joel further took to his social media platforms.
That tough guy act ain’t cutting it …. you know what you are.. you know what you’ve always been>>> A PUSSY (SAY IT LOUDER FOR PEOPLE IN THE BACK) Been kicking your ass and pretty please make the playoffs before you talk. It’s a known thing that I OWN YOU. @KarlTowns pic.twitter.com/Izqwk3pEnM
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 31, 2019
After the whole Jimmy Butler fiasco and this altercation, Philly-Minnesota games are a must-watch competition.
With some great players on their rosters, it would be interesting to see how well both these big men lead their respective franchises in the upcoming season.
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