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LeBron James Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers Practice: Report - Newsweek (opens in a new tab)
newsweek.com · 2026-04-01
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LeBron James Called Out Joel Embiid for Being Late to 76ers Practice: Report - Newsweek
newsweek.com · 2026-04-01
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Claim 1 of 3Not checkedDuring a recent 76ers practice, Joel Embiid reportedly arrived a couple of minutes late and LeBron James let him hear it.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 2 of 3Not checkedThe story was told by ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen during the fourth quarter of the 76ers' preseason game against the Knicks.View evidenceHide evidence
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Claim 3 of 3Not checkedThe article also notes that James signed a two-year, veteran-minimum contract with the 76ers this past offseason and is pursuing his fifth NBA championship in Philadelphia.View evidenceHide evidence
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