Check out Nerlens Noel at 1:32 of this video, right after Joel Embiid gets rejected by the rim on a wide open attempt. Laughing good-naturedly after Embiid’s “shush” gesture in a show of support for his temporarily embarrassed teammate, right?
WRONG!
That’s what Noel wants people to think. He wants people to think that, despite his displeasure with the coaching staff and management, he still offers full support to his teammates on the 76ers. On the surface, his brace-faced laughter seems totally innocent, merely expressing amusement at the situation. Look closer into his expression, though, and you can see that his laughter is malicious and hate-filled. He WANTS Embiid to FAIL. When Embiid fails, he is HAPPY. Embiid’s FAILURE makes Noel GLEEFUL.
That is the truth. Anyone who cannot see that is blind.
Embiid’s 33 points clearly take their toll on poor Noel; by the end of the video, he is noticeably annoyed, only reluctantly slapping Embiid’s rear end in congratulations. If a trade doesn’t happen soon, the team’s chemistry issues may become irreparable.