Over the past year, Joel Embiid has made a lot of headlines not just for his strong play on the court, but also for his often-hilarious comments on social media. Recently, he once again caused quite a stir as he had a back-and-forth with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside on Twitter, which a lot of people found highly-entertaining.

When asked about what he thinks of his antics, the Sixers big man admitted that he considers himself the “social media king.” However, he also understands that a lot of his followers look up to him, and that he makes sure he serves as a good example to them, and not putting any bad content online.

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From the time he asked Rihanna out on a date via Twitter, to sharing some hilarious stories in the past, Joel Embiid has carved himself quite a reputation as a must-follow social media personality. Embiid never fails to bring delight to his fans whenever he shares an entertaining content that even his NBA peers take a peek.

Joel Embiid may be the “social media king,” but one thing he definitely prefers to be more popularly known for is through his skills on the court, and how much success he can bring to the Sixers. Now with more talent and healthier players on their roster, expectations are higher for the team and the 7-foot center to become a winning group once again, especially with all the attention they are getting.