Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid finally made his season debut Tuesday night and it wasn't pretty as he had just 13 points on 2-of-11 shooting in a 111-99 loss to the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center.

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.

Joel Embiid made a controversial statement a month ago. The Philadelphia 76ers star said that he will probably not play in back-to-backs this season. While this decision was supported and heavily endorsed by the team, it caused significant backlash amongst fans.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid might be the NBA’s most controversial player. Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal didn’t mince words about the 30-year-old’s attitude during halftime of the 76ers-New York Knicks game on Tuesday.

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance. @PBAinsider: "The Sixers suffer yet another loss despite the return of Joel Embiid who finished with only 13 points. Paul George did play

Shaquille O'Neal was direct in his pessimism for Joel Embiid's future as the TNT analyst ripped the Philadelphia 76ers star following a poor first half in his return from injury

NBA legend and analyst Shaquille O'Neal is sure Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid does not have the attitude to win an NBA championship.