Sometime trusting the process can lead to tears.
The Sixers big man walked back to the locker room after the game, Embiid was spotted crying and heartbroken.
Joel Embiid was emotional following the Game 7 loss in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/N5bPgKyhHz
— ESPN (@espn) May 13, 2019
The 76ers star was with his girlfriend in the hallway who cried alongside Embiid.
Now he has even more support.
9-year-old 76ers fan Olivia Djamoos took it upon herself to write a heartwarming letter to Embiid.
In the letter she explains how proud she was of him and the team.
“Dear Joel Embiid, you are my favorite player. I am sorry that you lost. I saw you crying on T.V. It’s ok to lose sometimes, I lost basketball games too,” Djamoos wrote. “You got so far and I am proud of you and the 76ers.
Olivia’s letter to Joel Embiid. @6abc Story: https://t.co/ibgJ5Aordr pic.twitter.com/mZCWhVkQ8f
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 14, 2019
This is exactly what Joel needs after a grueling NBA Playoffs.
If this doesn’t make him feel better, nothing will.
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