Why Does The Sopranos star Edie Falco hate Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid?

The conflict between, The Sopranos, actress Edie Falco and Philadelphia 76ers basketball player Joel Embiid has begun garnering interest with the sports and entertainment enthusiasts. Falco has a general hatred for the Embiid veteran because she deemed his actions in the 2024 NBA playoffs as aggressive and rude. The question that one needs to ask is why does Falco have such intense hatred for Embiid.

Why Edie Falco Has It Out for Joel Embiid

A New York Knicks supporter named Falco shared her reaction to the incident on a podcast called “Roommates Show,” which took place most recently. She described the moment as so horrible that she had to stand up for herself and for her opponent and said“If Joel Embiid, he’s mean” and in fact, she was willing to “get him back” for what he has done on the basketball court. This has only continued her constant roasting of Embiid, which traces to a larger beef between Knicks fans and the 76ers as per Nypost.

What can be understood about fan loyalty in sports from this rivalry?

Falco’s comments are not mere rants of an individual, but they portray passion derived from sports. The Knicks and the 76ers have been rivals for a while now and whenever Embiid steps on the floor, he tends to attract the hatred of Knicks fans. Such has been his brash attitude while playing the game that he has received quite a raw deal off the floor, especially from fans of the New York Knicks. According to the reports, Falco’s feelings are appreciated by a fair amount of Knicks fans who perceive Embiid as a ‘bully’ personality in their confrontations with the 76ers as per the NYpost.

So, as Knicks and 76ers have remained rivals in the Eastern Conference this Lockout Season, Falco’s words might help fans of two teams to escalate their rivalry. She has the ability to confront Embiid publicly and her doing that could urge other fans and celebrities to make their opinions known further escalating the rivalry. Moreover, if tensions arise during future showdowns could lead to even more escalating actions both, on and off the basketball court.

Therefore, Edie Falco’s reaction shows how sporting animosity and competition can even influence personal and media emotions. Until the rivalry ends with crowning the best team in the English Premier League, some of the dynamism will always be there.