Charles Barkley Reveals His Honest Thoughts On Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers are navigating through turbulent waters this season, with a dismal 3-13 record that has them in 14th place in the Eastern Conference.

The team’s struggles have been magnified by internal tension, particularly after a leaked report exposed a heated team meeting following a blowout loss to the Miami Heat.

At the center of the controversy is a reported confrontation where Tyrese Maxey called out Joel Embiid for consistently being late to team activities.

The situation has drawn widespread attention, with NBA legend Charles Barkley weighing in on the team’s internal dynamics during Tuesday’s “Inside the NBA” segment.

When Jalen Rose brought up the reports of Embiid’s chronic tardiness, Barkley didn’t mince words.

“You can’t be late all the time. That’s disrespectful to your teammates and your coaches and everybody. First, Joel has to own that,” he emphasized.

"You cannot be late all the time… Joel [Embiid] needs to own that"

Chuck weighs in on the drama in Philadelphia