The details are sketchy at this time, but Arthur Embiid, the younger brother of Sixers star rookie Joel Embiid, has passed away.
Embiid’s brother lived in Cameroon. He died in Africa.
In a text from Embiid’s agent, Arn Tellem, “Joel is devastated.”
According to the Sixers, Joel Embiid will not be in attendance for the team’s preseason game tonight against the Celtics in light of the passing of his younger brother Arthur. No further details have been given.
Embiid will not be alone during this tough time as Sixers head coach Brett Brown, General Manager Sam Hinkie and his teammate and mentor Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, will all be by his side and will miss the game as well.Sixers assistant coach Chad Iske will step up and coach the team in Brown’s absence.
It is with a heavy heart that we send our thoughts and prayers to Joel Embiid and his family during this incredibly difficult time.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) October 16, 2014
Our prayers go out to the Embiid family.