Joel Embiid is officially an All-Star after the starters for the game were announced Thursday.
Making the All-Star Game, especially your first, is naturally a big deal for any player, but this might have even more meaning for Embiid.
Prior to the start of his rookie season, the 76ers center went on a social media campaign to go on a date with Rihanna. Despite his many attempts to get her attention on various social media platforms, all of his attempts came up short. However, according to Embiid, "a famous girl" he was trying to get with told him to come back when he was an All-Star.