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Report: Maxey challenged Embiid in Sixers’ postgame team meeting originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
The 2-11 Sixers held an extended team meeting Monday night following their loss to the Heat.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that 38-year-old guard Kyle Lowry called the meeting. Charania described it as “a much-needed heart-to-heart and a call to action and urgency” and reported that All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey “challenged” All-Star center Joel Embiid.
“In the meeting, Maxey challenged Embiid to be on time to team activities, calling out the former league MVP about being late ‘for everything’ and how it impacts the locker room, from other players to the coaching staff,” Charania reported.
Maxey has been out for the Sixers’ past six games with a right hamstring strain, but he’s traveled with the Sixers and been a noticeably active, vocal presence on the sidelines. He’s “expected to make his return” either Wednesday against the Grizzlies or Friday vs. the Nets, ESPN reported.
Maxey and Embiid have yet to share the floor over the Sixers’ appalling first 13 games. Embiid was first listed as out because of “left knee injury recovery.” He was then suspended three games for shoving Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes in the Sixers’ home locker room.
Despite being listed as doubtful with an illness leading into the game, Embiid played in Miami and scored just 11 points on 5-for-11 shooting. Over his first three games, he’s averaged 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists. The seven-time All-Star has shot 32.4 percent from the field and 15.4 percent from three-point range. He called himself “extremely rusty” and “a little timid” after his return vs. the Knicks, and those words have held true.
Charania noted that Embiid and Maxey “have a close friendship and have a history of holding each other accountable.”
“Embiid accepted the messages sent in the meeting … but he stated he is confused about what the 76ers are attempting to execute sometimes on the court,” Charania reported.
The Sixers are tied for the NBA’s worst record and have the…
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Author : NBC Sports Philadelphia
Publish date : 2024-11-19 18:09:00
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