‘Dad of the Year’ Protects Son During Fight at NBA Game
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By Carl Samson
An Asian man who swiftly took his son away from a courtside ruckus is being hailed as “Dad of the Year” on social media.
The gesture, which was caught on video, occurred in Game 4 between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
The altercation started after Joel Embiid (Sixers) committed a foul on Jarrett Allen (Nets). Jared Dudley (Nets) rushed in and shoved Embiid to stand up for his teammate.
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Jimmy Butler (Sixers) then shoved Dudley for Embiid. Shortly, more players joined in.
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As seen in the video, the father-and-son, who were sitting in the front row, were close to the players when things got physical.
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In what can only be described as fatherly instinct, the man carried his son away from the fracas moments before it swallowed them both.
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The clip has since gone viral on social media, with people praising the father’s quick move.
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Others proclaimed him as the true MVP.
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