When a sports team holds a players-only team meeting, it's supposed to be a sacred thing. What's said in those meetings is supposed to stay in those meetings, but that isn't always the case. Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid found that out the hard way last season,

The Philadelphia 76ers faced a wave of controversy last season when details from a private team meeting were unexpectedly leaked during the regular season. The incident caused significant disruption within the organization.

Joel Embiid has developed a reputation as a troll. But this aspect of the big man has persisted since his college days, as his coach recalled a hilarious story from his time at Kansas.

Former Kansas one-and-done Joel Embiid revealed that he considered staying at the university for another year in 2014.

Analyzing a new ESPN article about Joel Embiid. Is it a puff piece? Is the media giving him a pass? Is Embiid misunderstood, or is he just a problem?

ESPN's recent profile of Joel Embiid discusses the former MVP's struggles with injuries, mistrust and adapting to the NBA. But while the piece is sympathetic, it also details the way Embiid hasn't helped his own cause.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Joel Embiid Responds to Narratives About Postseason Play, Caring Too Much About Awards.