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 8th 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 (2018-23), 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 and semifinals in 2021 and 2023.
| Name | Joel Embiid |
| Height | 7 ft (2.13 m) |
| Position | Center |
| Age | 30 years |
| Team | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Net worth | $100 million (in 2024) |
| Salary | $53,320,232 |
Joel Embiid Current Contract
The Sixers' superstar center 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 was drafted third overall in the 2014 NBA draft and has established himself as one of the best players in the league.
Joel Embiid Salary
Joel Embiid, the 2014 NBA draft pick's base salary for the 2023-2024 NBA season is $47.6 million. This 2023-24 NBA season will be the first year of his four-year maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2024-2025 | $51,415,938 |
| 2023-2024 | $47.6 million |
| 2024-2025 | $51.4 million |
| 2025-2026 | $55.2 million |
| 2026-2027 | $59 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 |
| 2024-24 | 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 $100 million.
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.
