Joel Embiid wasted no time taking shots at NBA media.

The 76ers star returned to the court for the first time in nearly eight months after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and blasted journalists after a strong performance in a 126-110 preseason win over the Timberwolves at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday night.

“I see all these guys,” Embiid said. “I’m here to help out. According to a lot of your peers [in the media], I’m not even a top-100 basketball player in this league. So, I guess I just gotta fit in and see where I can help the team win.”

He did not clarify exactly who or what the dig was directed toward.

Still, the former MVP has slid down several publications’ player rankings before the season after playing in just a combined 58 games over the past two campaigns.

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