Savage is just a word but Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been bringing a new meaning to it this season.

Embiid who has made fun of stars like Rihanna, the media and even basketball players like Russell Westbrook and Hassan Whiteside has now found another prey in Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball, who recently took the league by surprise by releasing his first album.

While riding a bus heading to Brooklyn to play the Nets today, Embiid continuously mocked Lonzo's dad, LaVar, stating, “LaVar told you that he's going to the Lakers. Number 2. You must be a genius LaVar,” as seen in this Instagram video by House of Highlights.

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With Embiid is the 2017 NBA first overall draft pick Markelle Fultz who has seen limited action on the court due to a rare ailment known as the scapular muscle imbalance.

In their only two encounters this season, both the Lakers and 76ers have split their matches with the former winning their last encounter 107-104 last December in Philadelphia.

It would be interesting if Lonzo responds to Embiid's tirades in the next few days.