Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey spoke about the “elephant in the room” during a team meeting Monday after Philadelphia lost its fourth straight game to the Heat. According to ESPN.
Maxey reportedly told 76ers franchise opponent Joel Embiid about being late “for everything” and how his time management is impacting his teammates and coaching staff. reportedly criticized.
With Philadelphia off to a 2-11 start, veteran guard Kyle Lowry called a team meeting.
“Tyrese loves Big Fella, but it's the elephant in the room,” a source at the meeting told ESPN, noting that the two are close.
Players and coaches have been “holding each other accountable and accountable” so far this season, a source told the outlet, adding that this was “a much-needed heart-to-heart exchange and a call to action and urgency.” He added that it was a call for
The players reportedly told 76ers head coach Nick Nurse that they wanted more rigorous coaching, but Nurse and his staff wanted the players to get better in practice and pay more attention to detail. He said he was.
According to ESPN, Embiid said he was sometimes confused about the Sixers' game plan.
The big man played in Monday's 106-89 loss to the Heat, even though his illness ruled him out.
ESPN reported that most players and coaches did not see Embiid until he arrived for pregame warmups.
The Sixers' performance thus far does not reflect a completely healthy roster.
Maxey has been sidelined since November 7th due to a right hamstring strain.
Embiid missed the preseason and season opener due to what the team called “managing a knee injury.” He missed the end of last season with a knee injury.
Last month, the NBA fined the Sixers $100,000 for violating league rules over public statements it said were “inconsistent” with Embiid's health status.
He was later suspended for three games for attacking Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Marcus Hayes with an article that brought up Embiid's late brother and son.
Embiid, Maxey and All-Star guard Paul George, whom the Sixers signed in the offseason, have yet to play a game together.
The Sixers will play the Grizzlies (8-6) on Wednesday in Memphis.
