Hour 4: Evan and Tiki: Joel Embiid Missing Game 2 is a 'Drop the Mic' Moment

Evan & Tiki

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4.2 • 988 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2026

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber discuss the breaking news of Joel Embiid being ruled out for Game 2, highlighting his history of being unavailable for big moments. They pivot to Russell Wilson's claims about a potential offer from the New York Jets and the likelihood of him transitioning to a media career. They also take calls regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' national brand and share their final score predictions for the Knicks' clash with Philadelphia. 01:43 - Embiid Ruled Out 07:36 - Russell Wilson Jets Claims 15:38 - Mike Brown Coaching Critique 19:19 - Steelers National Brand Power 23:07 - Aaron Rodgers Future Limbo 28:50 - Mikal Bridges Defensive Role 36:50 - Broadcaster Howie Rose Tribute 43:53 - Official Game 2 Predictions

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0:00.0	We have two pieces of breaking news, one in regards to the New York Chats, but the other one
0:06.6	is just unbelievable. New York Nick fans, we have major breaking news about tonight's game.
0:13.7	Sham Sharnia has just confirmed and reported, and this is no joke.
0:19.7	Joel Embeddead has been ruled out.
0:22.2	Oh, come on.
0:24.5	He's been ruled out.
0:26.5	I need not say anything else.
0:28.9	This is your drop the mic moment.
0:30.9	You need to finish this.
0:32.0	Joel Embed has been ruled out for game two tonight against the New York
0:34.7	next due to ankle and hip injuries, according to ESPN.
0:39.1	Sounds like my grandmother.
0:40.6	Embed was unable to participate in the team's shoot-around this morning after experiencing increased
0:46.0	soreness in both his ankles and hip, sources said.
0:50.6	He had been receiving around-the- clock treatment in efforts to play.
0:55.1	So just to clarify, not for the quote unquote organ that was removed.
0:59.2	No, that was not it.
1:00.7	It was his ankles like he's a 75-year-old woman and his hip, which is like my 85-year-old grandfather.
1:07.5	So he's got it all covered.
1:08.8	Yeah, I don't even know what to say.
1:10.7	I can't even say anything because
1:12.7	these Philadelphia radio people aren't going to listen to what I say
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