"I was pissed off. I wanted to play basketball. I wasn't allowed to play basketball, so I think this is more of a question of Daryl Morey or whoever makes the decisions."
"I found out online that I wasn't playing that night. That kind of caught me off guard."
"Physically, I just was not in it. I had a short night's sleep before Wednesday's game and wasn't at a morning film session."
"We handle it by keeping things basketball-related. He was excellent in the game yesterday, was really a great teammate and focused."
Joel Embiid was frustrated with the Philadelphia 76ers management for not permitting him to play against the Washington Wizards. He was ruled out due to illness and injury management. Embiid expressed his anger towards Daryl Morey, the team's president of basketball operations, stating he wanted to play. He felt blindsided by the decision, learning he was out through social media. Despite being listed as doubtful, he played well against the Minnesota Timberwolves, showcasing his skills and commitment to the team.
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