Media controversy seems to follow forward LeBron James wherever he goes, and things are no different now that he is with the Philadelphia 76ers. They faced off against the New York Knicks in their preseason opener, where commentator Mike Breen told a story he’d heard about James chewing out 76ers center Joel Embiid for being late to a team practice.
The former MVP has been the subject of criticism for years due to his conditioning and practice habits, so the story didn’t seem far-fetched.
Back in the 2024-25 season, Embiid was called out by guard Tyrese Maxey for showing up late to team meetings and practices. However, James took to his Instagram story on Tuesday night to set the record straight.