Tyrese Maxey Challenged Joel Embiid During Post-Game Meeting

Tyrese Maxey challenged Joel Embiid after the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Miami Heat on Monday, reports Shams Charania.

Maxey called out Embiid about being late “for everything” and how it impacts the locker room. Maxey and Embiid have a close friendship and have a history of holding each other accountable.

“Tyrese loves Big Fella, but this is the elephant in the room,” a person involved in the meeting told ESPN.

Embiid accepted the message sent by Maxey, but said he is sometimes confused by what the Sixers are trying to execute on the court.

Players also told Nick Nurse they want to be coached harder. Coaches said they want players to practice with purpose and attention to detail.