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Philadelphia 76ers trolled by fans after unflattering Drake photo goes viral

A photo of Philadelphia 76ers stars Jared McCain and Kyle Lowry posing with rap superstar Drake went viral, and no one was safe from the internet's jokes.

By Josh Sanchez

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets. / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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It's been a disappointing season for the Philadelphia 76ers, who sit at 23-44 and are the No. 12 team in the Eastern Conference. The team is also reportedly under investigation by the NBA over star players Tyrese Maxey and Paul George missing games.

Star big man Joel Embiid is already out for the season.

It appears the fans have had enough.

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The 76ers tried to keep things light on social media by sharing a photo of star guards Jared McCain and Kyle Lowry positing with rap superstar Drake during a recent trip to Toronto to face the Raptors -- a game the team lost, 118-105.

After the photo began making the rounds, the 76ers fanbase started coming with the jokes and voicing their frustrations. Drake, of course, was a target of the ruthless internet as discourse continues about his feud with Kendrick Lamar.

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"That boy Drizzy agged in dog years in [one] human year," one fan wrote. Another referenced Kendrick's Super Bowl performance in February and added, "Jesus did the Super Bowl halftime show age him by like 25 years?"

It didn't end there with one joking, "Drake just left the roulette table after 12 hours."

Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX between the Eagles and Chiefs
Recording artist Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show of Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Kendrick-themed jabs then turned on the Sixers.

"One more reason to boycott the [Sixers]. THEY NOT LIKE US," a user wrote. Several others commented that now the 76ers weren't going to win another game all season, referencing the infamous "Drake curse."

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reacts with Kyle Lowry and guard Ricky Council IV against the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey reacts with Kyle Lowry and guard Ricky Council IV against the Boston Celtics. / Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

We'll see how much that holds true, but the team will get it's chance soon.

The 76ers return to the court on Monday night for a St. Patrick's Day showdown against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center. Tip-off is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.

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