Joel Embiid continues to make headlines.
The most recent stems from an ESPN report that, throughout a workforce assembly Monday evening, Philadelphia 76ers level guard Tyrese Maxey urged Embiid to reach on time for workforce actions.
“Tyrese loves Big Fella, but this is the elephant in the room,” an unnamed one that was concerned within the assembly advised ESPN.
Embiid, who was mentioned to be late “for all the things,” reportedly responded positively to his teammate’s problem.
The 2023 NBA MVP’s tardiness was just one merchandise mentioned through the workforce assembly, which Sixers veteran Kyle Lowry known as after Monday’s 106-89 loss in Miami, in line with ESPN.
The loss dropped the championship-hopeful 76ers to 2-11, tying them for the worst file within the NBA.
It’s been a difficult begin to the season for Embiid specifically.
Embiid missed the primary six video games of the season on account of harm administration on his surgically repaired left knee. He then served a three-game suspension for shoving a Philadelphia Inquirer journalist who referenced Embiid’s son and late brother in a column questioning the 7-foot middle’s dedication and professionalism.
Embiid is averaging 14.7 factors on 32.4% capturing and 6.3 rebounds in three video games this season — effectively under his normal statistics.
The Sixers are 0-3 with Embiid, together with a 111-99 loss at residence to the Knicks final week in his season debut. Philadelphia is but to play a recreation wherein Embiid, Maxey and Paul George, whom they signed to a max contract within the offseason, are all accessible.
Embiid underwent knee surgical procedure final February, then returned by the tip of the 2023-24 common season and performed within the Sixers’ first-round playoff loss to the Knicks. Embiid additionally suited up for Group USA on the Olympics through the summer time and helped clinch the gold medal.
