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Joel Embiid’s Brother Passes Away

By Sam Richmond

Joel Embiid's brother has passed away. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Joel Embiid's brother has passed away. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joel Embiid’s brother has passed away.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Joel Embiid has lost his brother.

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The team announced on Thursday that Arthur Embiid has passed away.

CSN Philly has more details on the matter:

"In a text from Embiid’s agent, Arn Tellem, “Joel is devastated.”Embiid will not be at tonight’s game between the Sixers and Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center. He is still in Philadelphia and joined by coach Brett Brown, president and general manager Sam Hinkie, and teammate Luc Mbah a Moute.“We obviously consider members of our organization as a huge family,” director of public relations Michael Preston said. “When something of this nature occurs, it trumps a game. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts go out to his entire family."

CSN Philly also notes that Embiid’s brother, who lived in Cameroon, died in Africa.

Our thoughts go to Joel and his entire family during this difficult time.

The 76ers drafted Embiid with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft. Embiid, who spent his lone collegiate season at Kansas, averaged 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game this past season.

With coach Brett Brown by Embiid’s side, assistant coach Chad Iske will coach the 76ers during Thursday night’s preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

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