Joel Embiid was finally on the court for the 76ers in the 2024-25 season. But Shaquille O’Neal was far from impressed — and thinks the Philadelphia star has a lingering problem that will not have a ring at the end of his career, unless he makes some changes.

Shaq sounded off on Embiid during the game as the Sixers -- who are playing without Tyrese Maxey (hamstring) -- fell to 2-8 on the season. “Joel Embiid will never win a championship until he gets his mind and his attitude right,” he said on TNT.

In New York, it’s a tough team to play,” said O’Neal. “But this was the fear I had for Joel Embiid. You announce arrogantly, I’m not playing back-to-backs, Ernie. I’m not injured but I’m sore.