Brief
LeBron James denies claim he scolded Joel Embiid for being late to practice
The NBA star said the story was false after a MSG broadcast suggested he let Embiid 'hear it' over tardiness.
By Felo News Desk · Published
During the MSG Network broadcast of Monday's preseason game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers, announcer Mike Breen relayed a claim that LeBron James had admonished Joel Embiid for arriving a few minutes late to a practice session. Breen said he had been told someone saw Embiid "walk out onto the court a couple of minutes late" and that James "let him hear it."
James responded on his Instagram Story, sharing the alleged graphic and adding a cap emoji, writing, "He ain’t been late so stop the lies." The post suggested the report was untrue. No further details about the alleged encounter were provided.
James is in his first season with the 76ers after signing this offseason. Earlier coverage noted his use of a Fanatics‑provided helicopter for travel between New York and Philadelphia, a perk of his three‑year deal with the apparel firm.
Key facts
- LeBron James denied a report that he scolded Joel Embiid for being late to practice. (nypost.com)
- Mike Breen mentioned the claim during the Knicks‑Sixers preseason broadcast on MSG Network. (nypost.com)
- James posted an Instagram Story with a cap emoji and the comment "He ain’t been late so stop the lies." (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “LeBron James pushes back on report that he let Joel Embiid ‘hear it’ over practice issue”
