Tyrese Maxey Calls Out Joel Embiid Tardiness in 76ers meeting
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After the Sixers 4th straight loss to the Miami Heat Monday night (Nov. 18), reporters waited for over an hour to speak to sixers personnel. What went on in the locker room after the game was a players meeting where members of the team voiced their frustrations in efforts to iron out the teams wrinkles.
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According to sources, Sixers young star Tyrese Maxey challenged former MVP Joel Embiid in regards to his presence and leadership role on the team. Maxey called out Joel Embiid on being late “for everything” and how it impacts the locker room, from other players to the coaching staff.
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“Tyrese loves Big Fella, but this is the elephant in the room,” a person involved in the meeting told ESPN.
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Players were not the only personnel that had issues, the coaching staff is also a significant reason for the 2-11 start. Players told 76ers head coach NIck Nurse they want to be coached harder. Coaches followed up saying they want players to practice with purpose and attention to detail.
As 76ers try to put the pieces together, sitting in last place in Eastern Conference, there is a silver lining in all of this. The star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have yet to play a game together. Philadelphia still awaits to witness a potential dynamic on-court chemistry from the 76ers, as the build off-court and hold each other accountable in meeting such as this.
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