Joel Embiid reacts to Gilbert Arenas derogatory - xenophobic rant about South Sudan Africa

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Gilbert Arenas derogatory + xenophobic rant on South Sudan after Team USA’s narrow win

Joel Embiid response:
“If it was that negative it’s just that disappointing,” Embiid said. “Because you see what African basketball has done for us to be in this position to be able to make some sort of impact, even the position that I am [in]. … It’s really unfortunate, especially in the world we live in right now so much negativity.”

### Gilbert Arenas Criticized for Xenophobic Rant on TikTok After Team USA's Near Loss to South Sudan

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas is facing widespread criticism for a xenophobic rant following Team USA’s near exhibition game loss to South Sudan's national basketball team over the weekend. Arenas took to TikTok to criticize Team USA’s performance, posting a video on the @bestsportsprocution account where he said, "The males almost lost to some Africans and 'The King' had to save us."

In the video, Arenas, a former Washington Wizards star, continued to disparage South Sudan by making derogatory comments about the quality of life in the country. He also insisted that the United States shouldn’t be losing to “the Cool Runnings team,” referring to the Jamaican bobsled team from the 1988 Winter Olympics and the subsequent Disney film.

Arenas' comments, which targeted both the South Sudan team and Team USA star Joel Embiid, have drawn widespread backlash for their offensive and inappropriate nature. The closely contested game saw Team USA barely edge out a win against South Sudan, sparking Arenas' controversial remarks.

Joel Embiid responded to the incident, expressing his disappointment: “If it was that negative it’s just that disappointing,” Embiid said. “Because you see what African basketball has done for us to be in this position to be able to make some sort of impact, even the position that I am [in] … It’s really unfortunate, especially in the world we live in right now, so much negativity.”

Fans and commentators alike have condemned Arenas' statements, viewing them as harmful to the spirit of international sportsmanship and disrespectful. This incident has sparked discussions on the importance of respect and inclusivity in sports, highlighting the need for public figures to promote positive and respectful dialogue.

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[rickd]

I really wish Embiid and Siakam would team up and try to get Cameroon qualified.

[Bprovo]

As an African watching this, my gut reaction is that this is a man who is projecting his insecurities. What he is saying about South Sudan is really how he feels about himself.

[ronb]

Give them a microphone and just wait... something stupid will be said.

[VibinWithRunnTheSnowman]

..? African Descendants insulting other Africans is disgusting.

[sergeayissi]

Joel Embiid, this is why you have to play for Cameroon! Team USA don't need you!

[maxwellousi]

We are Africans and we love who we are God bless

[mus]

hes says it in a joking manner but i do believe he really feels that way.

[izakotv]

Ignorance is a disease.. this is why he had a failed career fighting on the pitch

[Risktaker]

EMBIID SHOULD OF SAID WHOS GILBERT ARENAS?

[j-us-t_be-in-g]

Gil is getting disrespectful with the way he talks about others. I don't like it. He gets cocky at times. He needs to slow his row.

[YonatanAraya-idfs]

I know this Guy is a fake clown when i heard him bashing lupita nyango for no reason

[FOH]

people seem to think because a group went through trauma that means they'll be empathetic or sympathetic to others... lol, some go through trauma and never want it happening to others while some will end up as serial killers 😂

[malasuerte]

Joel if you are REALLY Cameroonian first then why are you not playing for Cameroon?

[jiffy]

The fact that he's African and playing for the USA 🤫 Gil was joking tell me what hurts more a joke that you don't even have to listen to or real life and constantly being treated like a joke

[scorpionworld]

What did Gilbert Arenas achieve in the NBA

[sorleyable]

Is there anyway his YouTube channel can be cancel

[shwarjidamar]

What did he say when Nigeria beat the USA in 2021? No african should be angry with Arenas. We should be laughing at his ignorance 😂😂😂

[kimberlyfitzgerald]

Gilbert arenas is Cuban this has nothing to do with African American 🇺🇸 we have Africans on our team

[rickyobein]

If would have said that about Jews or any other non black nation, his whole podcast career would have been over. They would have had his ass apologizing the next day

[stranger]

The odd thing is that as an African, I just do not care.lol It’s row ignorance.