Yet, as great as he is on the hardwood, he appears to lack common sense off it. Embiid was seen wearing Balenciaga apparel, the sports clothing company mired in controversy after marketing campaigns alluding to child pornography and the sexualization of young children.
— 🇺🇸SuzieQ🇺🇸 May 2, 2023 SEE IT: JASON ALDEAN'S WIFE TRASHES HER BALENCIAGA CLOTHES OVER CHILD BDSM AD The disturbing photos led to a worldwide backlash against the company. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid, and Kylie Jenner were heavily criticized as they declined to comment or disassociate themselves from the company. Unless the hyper-sexualization of young kids and child pornography are sins that are easily overlooked, Joel Embiid, or any public relations representative on the Philadelphia 76ers, should have advised him not to wear anything from the brand.