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76ers’ Joel Embiid Had Perfect Reaction to Underwhelming All-Star Dunk Contest

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The NBA Slam Dunk Contest has a been a bit underwhelming for some time now, and it wouldn’t be dramatic to say this year’s was a significant letdown. The 2024 iteration of the event featured just one dunk that received a max score of 50, and fans were left incredibly unimpressed by the competition—even the reigning MVP couldn’t contain his disappointment. 

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid took to X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday night and ripped the competition while also poking some fun at himself. 

“I’m a professional hater but I’m not hating when I say I could win the dunk contest with these scores but not sure the knees would allow it lmao,” Embiid wrote. 

Embiid, of course, has a history of injuries and even now is dealing with a torn meniscus in his left knee. The 29-year-old is averaging 35.3 points per game and has much bigger plans than winning the dunk contest this season. 

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