76ers Questioning Embiid's Work Ethic & Maturity, Weighs 300 Pounds Now, Feuding With Coaches, Skipping Drills

[Game6]

Yet there appear to be some concerns.

Embiid has a weight issue. Although the Sixers wouldn't disclose his weight, a source said he's close to 300 pounds after being 250 pounds at Kansas last season.

His work ethic is being questioned by some inside the organization.

And a blowup with assistant strength and conditioning coach James Davis is one of the reasons he was sent home during the team's recent West Coast road trip.

The Sixers are trying to address the added weight. Embiid, however, hasn't always been a willing workout participant, according to sources. He's even blown off conditioning drills, one source added.

An altercation with Davis during the West Coast trip, coupled with Brown's wanting him to be in "more of a structured, stable environment," pushed the Sixers to send him home, the sources said.

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[MotownMadness]

Nobody respects the Sixers lol. Embiid is like "Don't tell me what to do!! You're not even a real team!!"

[Johnny Firpo]

Well, that does not sound good if true.

[MCDubbin]

Yeah let's just take a part of story instead of posting the whole thing to make it sound worse

But here are the definite truths.

Embiid came to the United States as a high school junior to play basketball. Now, for the first time, he has to deal with not being able to play the sport he learned to love.

On top of that, the former Kansas standout is about 6,000 miles from home. Having the support of teammates, especially Mbah a Moute, is good. But there's nothing like having your family around during tough times.

And it has been tough for Embiid, who's still dealing with the loss of his younger brother Arthur. The 13-year-old died in a car accident in October in Africa.

Playing in actual games would be a good way to help him cope. However, the closest he has gotten is participating in pregame shooting drills.

Because of the foot injury, his conditioning has been limited. Embiid can only do things such as use the antigravity treadmill and take long walks to generate a rapid heart rate. In the process, he has become noticeably heavier than the chiseled 250 pounds he carried in college.

The Sixers are trying to address the added weight. Embiid, however, hasn't always been a willing workout participant, according to sources. He's even blown off conditioning drills, one source added.

An altercation with Davis during the West Coast trip, coupled with Brown's wanting him to be in "more of a structured, stable environment," pushed the Sixers to send him home, the sources said.

Because he's not practicing, Embiid is unable to give his side of the story. Maybe that's all for the best. Brown said Embiid "has been good trying to get back on track with his conditioning."


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He's been dealing with a lot. There aren't much exercises you could do with a broken foot. He also recently had his brother pass away.

Is it concerning? It could be. I'm gonna wait a bit before coming to a conclusion though.

[DaGawd]

Game 6 is on the decline

[LloydFree]

(Coach) Brown said Embiid "has been good trying to get back on track with his conditioning."

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/20150118_Inside_the_Sixers__Questions_surround_Embiid_s_conditioning__maturity.html#EuGFpMLq3aJ6DXIa.99

The coach says he's good, so that's all that matters.

[Collymore]

The Sixers fanbase just got 6:ed.

[j-ragg]

Talented 7 footer with weight issues?







just kidding 6er fans.

[lakerhater]

Sounds like he'll look kind of like Stanley Roberts if he doesn't get his act together

[majortom71]

Didn't he have to bulk anyway? I'm not sure about 300 pounds but definitely he needed to be come stronger and add muscle which would mean he'd gain weight.

[aceshigh]

Bring in Bynum to work with him.

[aceshigh]

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[Zenith]

Next Weeks Story: 76er's plan to flip Embiid for future firsts.

[Hero]

He looks fine.



Quality of the GB is really dropping lately.

[snoopdogg88]

The whole thing about his weight, i don't know. who's to say exactly what his weight is or where it "should" be right now.

But I don't doubt that the organization is purposely leaking this to the press, clearly they aren't thrilled with some aspects of his rehab. If he is really skipping workouts and fighting with the staff, thats a problem

[laploutocratie]

He looks fine.



Quality of the GB is really dropping lately.

Not really.




A big man of his size coming off a broken foot should be obsessively careful about his weight.

[MRxBLACK]

Bogus trade rumors.
Toxic locker room.
Embiid weight/work ethic issues.
Screwing AK47 over.

All BS written by the unprofessional Philly media.

[Bubstubbler]

I still think he's going to put up 20/10/2 next year and be a top 5 player in a few years.

[TheCage4]

His injury, as stated, limits him greatly. At his age he should be able to shed the weight and progress once he's healthy.

I'd be more concerned with the behavior issues (if true) than the weight.

[Andi Obst]

I still think he's going to put up 20/10/2 next year and be a top 5 player in a few years.

20 points in his rookie season?