Oct 16, 2014 10:26 PM
#1
Just heard from twitter his brother passed away.
Embiid
Oct 17, 2014 02:13 AM
#2
That totally sucks. Any details?
Oct 17, 2014 03:15 AM
#3
@JayhawkRock78 not much, can't even tell if he's going home. I didn't even know Embiid was the oldest of 3 kids, a younger brother, Arthur and sister. Said he died in Cameroon. The sixers head coach and his friend and mentor were w/Embiid. Skipping their game tonight. Said he was devasted!😭very, very sad. Pretty young to handle that so far from home. Would guess coach is talking to him.
Oct 17, 2014 03:20 AM
#4
Tough news. All we can do is give a shout out to Joel and let him know he will always be a Jayhawk and in our thoughts and prayers.
Oct 17, 2014 03:25 AM
#5
@drgnslayr wish he was in Lawrence.
Oct 17, 2014 05:16 AM
#6
Joel was the eldest so the brother had to be very young; our thoughts are with Joel and his family. I imagine he could use an Angel right about now...FOE.
Oct 17, 2014 04:01 PM
#7
So sorry Jo Jo. Dedicate your NBA career to making him proud.
Oct 17, 2014 06:15 PM
#8
Joel Embiid's 14 year-old brother was tragically killed in an accident involving a vehicle.
9:15 AM - 17 Oct 2014
I did hear there was a horrific crash there, many victims. Not sure if he was involved in that!
Oct 17, 2014 07:37 PM
#9
@Crimsonorblue22 thanks for the info. Yep, he's in a tough spot.
Oct 17, 2014 10:37 PM
#10
A pic !image.jpg ↗
Oct 17, 2014 10:57 PM
#11
So sad, makes you well up a little...
Oct 17, 2014 11:26 PM
#12
@Crimsonorblue22 "GOD has a plan for all of us. We just gotta pray."
Wise words from a hurting young man. Our prayers are with you and your family Joel.
Oct 18, 2014 01:15 AM
#13
I didn't know much about Embiid's family, except for seeing his dad. Surprises me they didn't see each other more often. Such a long time, makes me even sadder for them.
Oct 18, 2014 03:08 PM
#14
Joel and his sister are going to Cameroon to be w/their family.
Oct 19, 2014 10:16 PM
#15
Joel and collegiate sis Muriel heading 6000 miles to Cameroon. Sounds as tho 76ers organization did a first-class job in supporting him until Muriel arrived and home flight departed. Interesting that LJW and KC Star have not yet followed up on original report of the death.