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TORONTO, ON - MAY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on as Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates with teammates after sinking a buzzer beater to win Game Seven of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 12, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MAY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on as Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates with teammates after sinking a buzzer beater to win Game Seven of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 12, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images

9-Year-Old Girl Olivia Writes Amazing Letter to Joel Embiid After Seeing Him Cry

Kyle NewportMay 14, 2019

As Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid attempts to move on from a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday, one young fan has offered her support.

Although Embiid posted 21 points and 11 rebounds in the season-ending 92-90 loss, his emotions provided the talking point following the game:

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Well, a nine-year-old named Olivia saw Embiid's emotional moment and offered him some words of encouragement:

Stories like that are what make sports great. 

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