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Rihanna rejection shows Joel Embiid’s maturity

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is enjoying himself very much during this breakout season. The potential was always there, and Embiid showed incredible flashes when healthy last season. Yet he has managed to exceed lofty expectations this year while enjoying a clean bill of health (knock on wood) so far.

Embiid has proven to be as entertaining off the court as he is on it, if not more. His public courting of Rihanna in 2014 won over fans’ hearts, but failed to win hers. She instead delivered him a simple message: come back when you’re an All-Star.