Gilbert Arenas Faces Backlash for Xenophobic Remarks on South Sudan's Olympic Basketball Team

Joel Embiid and media figures condemn Arenas' comments following Team USA's narrow victory over South Sudan.

Arenas criticized Team USA's performance and disparaged South Sudan's players with xenophobic comments.
Joel Embiid, who plays for Team USA, expressed disappointment over Arenas' remarks.
Media veterans called out Arenas for spreading misinformation about South Sudanese players.
Social media users condemned Arenas, highlighting the unnecessary disrespect and xenophobia.
Arenas has yet to publicly respond to the widespread criticism.