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Discussing Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons’ being ruled out of the All-Star Game and people flocking to Atlanta for the event | Sixers podcast

The ATL was packed with people for the All-Star weekend even after Atlanta's mayor urged folks not to come.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving dunks during the second half of the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving dunks during the second half of the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta.Read moreBrynn Anderson / AP

ATLANTA — In this Locked on 76ers podcast, Keith Pompey talks about Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid’s being ruled out of Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game because of exposure to a barber who tested positive for COVID-19. Pompey also discusses how The ATL was packed with people in town for the All-Star weekend even though the Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms had urged folks not to come.