NBA fans love viral video of Joel Embiid teaching his son basketball

Joel Embiid has faced significant challenges in recent NBA seasons, playing only 58 games combined over the last two years due to persistent injury issues since winning the MVP award in 2023. This has been frustrating for the 31-year-old Philadelphia 76ers superstar, who is losing prime playing years and has also endured ridicule and criticism.

A recent viral video shared by Embiid's wife, Anne De Paula, shows a positive moment: Embiid playing basketball and teaching his 4-year-old son, Arthur, how to shoot. This heartwarming family interaction delighted fans on social media.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the video, with comments including "Arthur Embiid is preparing to finish what his father started and save the 76ers in 2039," "The process at work," "Seeing Joel Embiid happy makes me happy," "It’s just great to see him enjoying teaching his son to shoot," "I will never switch up on this man, he's the GOAT," and noting his apparent good health ("Walking around smiling and no brace on the knee. He might be back").

The article highlights that while enjoying time with his son is a welcome reminder of life beyond basketball, a successful recovery during the offseason and a healthy 2025-26 campaign could allow Embiid to reaffirm his status as one of the world's best players.