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Joel Embiid criticizes Bryan Colangelo, former teammates during 76ers Media Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:11 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Joel Embiid criticizes Bryan Colangelo, former teammates during 76ers Media Day

Summary

During Media Day on September 29, Joel Embiid addressed past controversies surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers. He referenced issues like former GM Bryan Colangelo's burner accounts and players quitting on the team. Despite these challenges, Embiid expressed his commitment to winning a championship for Philadelphia. The 76ers have added significant talent this season, including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, fueling optimism for a title run. Embiid emphasized the pressure and support from Philadelphia fans, stating the team could write a book about their experiences.

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Status Watch

•Joel Embiid spoke on Media Day about past controversies with the 76ers.
•He criticized former GM Bryan Colangelo and past players for quitting.
•Embiid aims to win a championship for the fans and the city.
•The 76ers added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this season.
•Embiid highlighted the unique challenges faced by the team over the years.

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1:11 PMYahoo Sports — Joel Embiid aims digs at Bryan Colangelo and ex-teammates ‘quitting’ on the 76ers during Media Day

What they're saying

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Joel Embiid was one of the big reasons Philadelphia 76ers started ‘The Process’ to end their championship drought. However, since he joined them, they have been hit by a lot of controversies, injuries and even have had cases of players quitting on the team.
— Yahoo Sports

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