The Philadelphia 76ers had a team meeting last season in November in Miami. During the meeting, Tyrese Maxey called Joel Embiid out for being late to team events.

Joel Embiid's career faced many injuries. Nicolas Batum revealed Embiid's struggles with pain and physical sacrifices. Embiid dealt with knee issues, vision problems, and insomnia. His health impacted the Sixers' performance.

The Philadelphia 76ers had an intern oversee Joel Embiid's rookie season injury recovery process, according to ESPN. Embiid spent two years waiting to play for the Philadelphia 76ers because he required surgery in his right foot in 2014 and 2015. According to ESPN, Embiid had a hard time getting his frustrations at the time heard by the team.

Joel Embiid is taking his recovery seriously and moving at his own pace. Embiid also offered his sentiment on Harden's exit from the Sixers.‘We're not going to push anything' — Joel Embiid on his reco

Kendrick Perkins says Joel Embiid feeling pressured to play through injury showcases the trust issues within the 76ers organization.