For about as long as we can remember, Joel Embiid has famously thirsted after Rihanna on Twitter. Fans have tried to boost his standing with the singer, but it apparently that has not been enough.
In 2014, Embiid mentioned on social media that a “famous girl” -- presumably Rihanna -- told him to “Come back when you’re an All-Star.”
Well, today is that day.
Embiid is a starter out of the Eastern Conference, and on Thursday night he had his chance to speak to Rihanna (or whomever) via national TV on TNT.
Did Embiid decide to reach out to this famous person? Apparently he’s off it.
Via Twitter:
This is the truth... I was trying to get with this famous girl and she said " Come back when you're a All Star" bruhh pic.twitter.com/CFBnRqnKMA
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) August 17, 2014
You're BAE for real... Great seeing you last night😍😍😍 @rihanna
— Joel “Troel” Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) May 3, 2015
Embiid might have to pass on Rihanna… pic.twitter.com/nDmhyDYKup
— Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) January 19, 2018
Asked Joel Embiid if he has a date for the All-Star game. Said he wanted to take his parents instead. Apologies to RiRi.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) January 19, 2018
This is like that scene from Private Parts when Howard Stern hits No. 1 and he tells Paul Giamatti’s character to get lost.
Embiid had the chance to curve Rihanna (or whomever) and took it. Long live The Process.
