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Joel Embiid breaks down as his son runs into arms during MVP acceptance speech

Truly, one of the best moments you'll see in sports.

Joel Embiid received his MVP trophy from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Friday night before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.


As Embiid thanked his parents, who were in attendance from Cameroon, he mentioned his young son Arthur, who ran into his arms. Embiid could not hold back tears as he held his son, once again reiterating him being the reason why he is here and how his perspective on life changed as a father.

Embiid's son Arthur is named after his younger brother, who was tragically killed in a car accident in Cameroon in 2014.

Embiid, lastly, thanked the Philadelphia fans, admitting, "We've been through a lot."

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