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Brett Brown: Embiid Had Work Ethic Issues
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Joel Embiid arguably could be one of the most gifted athletes to don a 76ers uniform.
He’s a 7-footer who dunks with ease off between-the-legs moves. He’s a once-in-a-generation athlete for his size. He has the natural talent to develop into one of the NBA’s best players.
“There were times that I wasn’t happy,” coach Brett Brown said Thursday of Embiid’s lack of diligence. “And you know it’s been well-documented.”
Embiid’s work ethic has been questioned by some inside the organization. The whispers ended after the center started doing on-court drills in March.
