During an event in Central Park, Knicks fans made their feelings clear about Joel Embiid, chanting “F*ck Embiid.”
The chant occurred during the Roommates Show, hosted by Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, with 4,000 fans in attendance.
The gathering, meant to celebrate the team and connect with supporters, quickly became a platform for expressing frustrations toward Embiid.
The animosity stems from the 2024 NBA playoffs, where the Knicks eliminated Embiid’s Philadelphia 76ers in the first round.
New York knocked out Philadelphia in six games, sparking a rivalry between the fanbases.
Despite their early success in the postseason, the Knicks were eliminated in the second round by the Indiana Pacers in seven games.
Fans’ displeasure with Embiid may have been fueled by lingering tension from last year’s playoff series.
Knicks supporters, passionate about their team’s performance, often express strong emotions toward rival players, and Embiid has long been a target.
