Let It Go, Big Guy. I Got This.

Barclays Center, January 4, 2025 A Clash in the First Quarter Joel Embiid grips the ball like it’s his by right. The whistle has blown, but he won’t let go. Keon Johnson digs in, his hands tight, his face a mix of disbelief and anger. Embiid is taunting, daring, saying without words, “You can’t touch me.” Keon’s expression answers back: “Try me.” The moment hangs in the air. It’s not about the score. It’s about pride. Ink, Watercolor, and Raw Energy This drawing strips the game to its core. No crowd, no noise, just two players locked in a fight for control. Brush and ink capture the tension: Embiid’s broad shoulders and textured skin, the ball wedged between them like a battleground, Keon’s expression tight with defiance. The watercolor—bold reds and muted blacks—adds heat to the struggle. Every line fights for its place, every mark tells the story. Why It Works The power of this piece lies in its restraint. Embiid is only half in the frame, a towering force you can’t see in full. Keon