76ers Struggle with 2-12 Start: Team Tensions and Injuries Plague Season
November 21, 2024The Philadelphia 76ers had a promising summer, signing Paul George and drafting Jared McCain, but have struggled significantly with a 2-12 start to the season.
Despite their poor record, the 76ers are still within striking distance of a Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference, trailing by only three games.
In a recent game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team saw all three of its stars—Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey—play together for the first time this season.
Joel Embiid, the team's star player, has faced challenges this season, including suspension and injuries, limiting him to just four games.
Adding to the team's woes, Paul George suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during the game, which could sideline him again after he had already missed the first six games of the season.
Tensions within the team were evident during a recent meeting where players voiced frustrations about coaching and Embiid's punctuality, with Tyrese Maxey directly confronting Embiid about being late.
Following the meeting, Embiid downplayed its significance, suggesting that the situation was exaggerated, while also acknowledging his need for improvement.
Embiid expressed frustration over the leak of details from the team meeting, criticizing the leaker harshly and calling them a 'real piece of shit.'
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CBSSports.com • Nov 21, 2024
Joel Embiid downplays 76ers' team meeting, says whoever leaked it is 'real piece of s---'