Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid have a history of not getting along, as the two infamously got into a physical altercation back in October 2019, with their altercation later leaking onto social media.
However, in their latest matchup, Towns and Embiid had a much different interaction, as Towns expressed happiness that Embiid was able to get through his battle with COVID.
Towns also all but confirmed in a recent Twitch stream that his beef with Embiid is squashed.
You know what’s crazy? Last time we played in Philly, I had a good conversation with Embiid, and I think that one of the great things about it was — it’s not great, I won’t say great — but like I meant what I said after. I never want anyone to deal with COVID … We had that one little moment. You know what I’m trying to say? I know my mom was involved, but I never, you know, I never wish that on anyone. Even my worst enemy.
The first thing he told me he’s like, bro, I understand you way better now that I’ve had it and how bad I had it. Like, I can’t sympathize with you enough about your mother, and we just really was talking. You know, we really talk most of the game and we just kind of caught up because we used to be good friends. Especially in high school, so I just I told him like bro, I know this deeper than basketball.
I just told him during the game like whatever happens in this game and anything like I just want you to make sure that you good and you take care of your family. If you need me for anything, just, you got my number. The number ain’t change since we’ve been knowing each other. Hit me.
It’s amazing to see two of the best players the league has to offer put aside their differences and realize that certain things are bigger than basketball.
