Born on March 16, 1994, in Yaounde, Cameroon, Joel Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player who plays as a Center for the Philadelphia 76ers and will be playing in his 9th NBA season. He went to the University of Kansas for college basketball before being selected third overall by the 76ers in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Embiid is well known for his scoring ability, especially from the inside, and his strong defense. He has been a 7 time NBA All-Star (2018-24), and the 2022-23 NBA's Most Valuable Player. In addition, Embiid has helped lead the 76ers to multiple playoff appearances, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. Embiid has won NBA's scoring titles in 2022 and 2023.
| Name | Joel Embiid |
| Height | 7 ft (2.13 m) |
| Position | Center |
| Age | 30 years |
| Team | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Net worth | $85 million (in 2024) |
| Salary | $53,320,232 |
Joel Embiid Current Contract
Joel Embiid signed a four-year super max contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $213 million in 2022. The contract will run through the 2026-2027 NBA season and this makes him one of the highest-paid players in the league. He signed another three-year extension with the 76ers in September 2024 that keeps him with the 76ers through the 2028-29 season.
Joel Embiid Salary
Joel Embiid, the 2014 NBA draft pick's base salary for the 2024-2025 NBA season is $51,415,938. This 2024-25 NBA season is the second year of his four-year maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2023-2024 | $47.6 million |
| 2024-2025 | $51.4 million |
| 2025-2026 | $55.2 million |
| 2026-2027 | $59 million |
The $59 million salary from 2026-27 is now written off as Embiid has signed a new three-year contract with the 76ers from that season.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2026-2027 | $59.4 million |
| 2027-2028 | $64.3 million |
| 2028-2029 | $69 million |
Joel Embiid Career Earnings
Joel Embiid NBA Contract History
| SEASON | TEAM | SALARY |
| 2014-15 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,427,640 |
| 2015-16 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,626,960 |
| 2016-17 | Philadelphia 76ers | $4,826,160 |
| 2017-18 | Philadelphia 76ers | $6,100,266 |
| 2018-19 | Philadelphia 76ers | $25,467,250 |
| 2019-20 | Philadelphia 76ers | $25,785,591 |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | $29,542,010 |
| 2021-22 | Philadelphia 76ers | $31,579,390 |
| 2022-23 | Philadelphia 76ers | $34,466,770 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia 76ers | $47,607,350 |
| 2024-25 | Philadelphia 76ers | $51,415,938 |
| Total Earnings | (10 seasons) | $265,845,325 |
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FAQs
A. Joel Embiid is reported as being 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 meters) tall.
A. Including contract and endorsement earnings, Joel Embiid has an estimated net worth of $85 million, as of November 2024.
A. Joel Embiid has reportedly married his longtime girlfriend Anne de Paula in July 2023. The couple have been together since 2018.
A. Yes, Joel Embiid won the NBA 2023 Most Valuable Player (MVP).
A. Joel Embiid plays as a center for the 76ers.
