The world of professional wrestling is intertwined with a lot of other sports, especially when WWE was at the peak of its popularity during the Attitude Era. D-Generation X ruled supreme during that time as they influenced many generations till now. In fact, Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid performed a classic DX gesture during a recent game.
The Philadelphia 76ers squared off against the Portland Trail Blazers yesterday and it was an intense game from start to finish. Joel Embiid was one of the best players in the game, scoring 35 points for his team.
As pointed out by a fan on Twitter, Joel Embiid performed a successful layup and scored 2 points for his team. In celebration, the Philadelphia 76ers player performed DX’s iconic ‘Suck it’ gesture.
The Philadelphia 76ers would defeat the Portland Trail Blazers after an excellent performance by Joel Embiid. Regardless, WWE fans who understood what Embiid did certainly appreciated it in a big way.
What do you think of Joel Embiid performing the DX gesture? Is DX truly one of the most influential teams in the history of sports? Sound off in the comments below!