Steph Curry does flawless Embiid impression for special UA signature shoe family welcome

Joel Embiid and Under Armour anunced Philadelphia 76ers star's first-ever signature shoe for brand on Friday (Saturday IST). Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry, who has been a part of brand since 2013, congratulated 76ers centre on social media. Curry made a video for Embiid, where he imitated 26-year-old on court. 

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Steph Curry congratulates Joel Embiid for his signature shoe by impersonating his on-court style

In his 15-second video, Curry flawlessly imitates Embiid's pump fake celebration after a shot as he spreads his arms for fans along with his famous Shimmy for Philadelphia crowd. Embiid wore new UA Embiid One during 76ers and Orlando Magic game on Friday night (Saturday morning IST). Embiid had shared new sneakers only a few hours before tip-off. shoe is described as “powerful eugh for a big man, light eugh for a guard, and quick eugh to run court.”  UA Embiid One Origin colourway will first be released in rth America on September 18 and will be available worldwide on October 2 this year.

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In ir initial press release this January, Under Armour had revealed that Embiid had an active role in making of shoe. Like all or NBA signature shoes,  UA Joel Embiid 1 Origin has been designed after studying Embiid's gameplay. Embiid also shared that he was glad that he was given opportunity to have his own signature shoe and is well aware that t all NBA players get this opportunity. Embiid is 17th NBA player to get his own signature shoe but is first NBA centre to do so. Embiid first signed with Under Armour in 2018. 

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NBA Standings and NBA playoffs update

Embiid is currently at NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, where league has resumed ir 2019-20 season after being on hiatus of months. Embiid is averaging 32.7 points, 13.7 rebounds and 4 assists inside bubble and is expected to lead team through NBA playoffs, especially with Ben Simmons out indefinitely. After losing ir first seeding game to Indiana Pacers, Embiid and 76ers have won all three games against San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic respectively. With a 42-27 win-loss record, 76ers have already clinched a playoff spot this season. 

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Steph Curry training during quarantine

As Warriors are t one of 22 teams invited to play at NBA Campus in Orlando, three-time NBA champion has been training at home and at Warriors facility. 32-year-old star frequently uploads training videos on Twitter and Instagram, which also includes some tutorials. However, due to health concerns, Warriors (and or eliminated teams) are yet to resume stream training sessions. 

(Im source: Steph Curry official Twitter and NBA official site)