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LeBron James and Nick Nurse dispute Mike Breen's Joel Embiid tardiness story
Original: LeBron James, Nick Nurse rebut Mike Breen's story about Joel Embiid being late to practice https://www.nytimes.com/athle
Commentator Mike Breen told a story claiming Joel Embiid was late to practice, but LeBron James and 76ers coach Nick Nurse pushed back on the account. James, who was Embiid's teammate in Paris, and Nurse both disputed the characterization of the Sixers star's punctuality. The exchange has drawn attention as it touches on Embiid's reputation ahead of the new NBA season.
Why now: A prominent broadcaster's anecdote about Joel Embiid was publicly contradicted by LeBron James and Nick Nurse, fueling debate among NBA fans.
LeBron JamesJoel EmbiidMike BreenNick NursePhiladelphia 76ers
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- LeBron James, Nick Nurse rebut Mike Breen's story about Joel Embiid being late to practice https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7668869/2026/10/07/lebron-james-joel-embiid-76ers-practice-mike-breen/ # Sports # Basketball # News · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 3
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