Sixers' Joel Embiid Bit By Lion Cub While In South Africa For NBA Africa Game

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SOUTH AFRICA (CBS) - Sixers big man Joel Embiid is known for taking a bite out of the competition - unless that competition is biting back.

Embiid was in South Africa for the NBA Africa Game last week.

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During his down time, he got playful with a lion cub. When he was petting the cub, it got a little too playful, and nibbled on the NBA star's arm.

Embiid was fine, it was just a little love bite!