Wed Sep 18 07:23:00 UTC 2024: ## Embiid Moves On After All-Star Snub, Now Married to Brazilian Model
**Charleston, SC** – Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has revealed a humorous anecdote from his early days in the NBA. Back in 2014, a “famous girl” rejected Embiid’s advances, telling him to return when he became an All-Star.
Fast forward to 2018, Embiid achieved All-Star status and was asked by a reporter if he had a message for anyone. Embiid, ever the witty one, responded: “She denied me back then; there’s no reason to go back to her. So I gotta move on to the next one. There’s a lot of pretty women out there, and I’m beautiful, so I gotta move on to the next one.”
While Embiid didn’t disclose the identity of the famous girl, speculation arose that it was Rihanna. The two had engaged in some online flirting, but nothing materialized. Embiid ultimately moved on, finding love with Brazilian model Anne de Paula. The couple married last year.
Embiid’s story serves as a reminder that even the most successful athletes face rejection and that perseverance leads to new beginnings. It’s also a testament to the power of self-belief and the importance of moving forward, even after a setback.
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