Joel Embiid was born on March 16, 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. As a teenager, Embiid played volleyball and soccer before being introduced to basketball at the age of 15. He quickly developed a passion for the game and began training with Luc Mbah a Moute, a fellow Cameroonian who had played in the NBA. Embiid later attended high school in Florida and played one season at the University of Kansas, where he was named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. More about Joel Embiid
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In 2014, Embiid was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, but he missed his first two NBA seasons due to injuries. Despite setbacks, Embiid gradually established himself as one of the best young players in the league. In 2018, he was named to his first All-Star team and helped lead the 76ers to their first playoff appearance in six years. The following year, he signed a five-year contract extension worth over $150 million, reflecting his rising status as one of the NBA's premier talents. Despite ongoing injuries, Embiid continues to dominate the court with a combination of power, skill, and athleticism that has earned him widespread acclaim and respect from fans and fellow players alike.In total, we tracked 866 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Joel Embiid (2014-15 National Treasures Joel Embiid RPA Rookie Patch Autograph RC BGS 9 AUTO) was sold in February 2022 for $11500.00 while the cheapest item (Joel Embiid #3 Sketch Card Limited 17/50 Edward Vela Signed) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2022. The month with the most items sold (34) was February 2022 with an average selling price of $282.00 for an autographed item of Joel Embiid. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2024 with $500.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $1.99 was April 2016. In average, an autographed item from Joel Embiid is worth $137.78.
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Joel Embiid sounds off with 76ers in 2-0 hole vs. Knicks: 'We're going to win th (04/23/24): The NBA's reigning MVP powered through pain to put up 34 points in a dramatic loss
Joel Embiid sounds off on 76ers' 0-2 hole versus Knicks: 'We should be 2-0' (04/23/24): The NBA's reigning MVP powered through pain to put up 34 points in a dramatic loss
76ers vs. Knicks: When Joel Embiid sits, it's the same old story -- but Sixers ' (04/22/24): Philadelphia was annihilated in its minutes without Embiid on Saturday
Entering Game 2 vs. Knicks, it's the same old story when Sixers' Joel Embiid sit (04/21/24): Philadelphia was annihilated in its minutes without Embiid on Saturday
Why Knicks vs. 76ers revolves around Joel Embiid, whose injury scare and time on (04/21/24): The Sixers lost Game 1, and it was the non-Embiid minutes that did them in
After Game 1 injury scare, Joel Embiid remains at the center of Sixers-Knicks pl (04/2024): The Sixers lost Game 1, but it was the non-Embiid minutes that did them in
Joel Embiid injury update: Nick Nurse says 76ers star will 'work out' with team (03/2024): Embiid was on the court at practice on Thursday
Sixers' Joel Embiid plans to return this season, but says there's no timeline: ' (02/2024): He still wants to play in the Olympics, too, as long as his body cooperates
Joel Embiid injury update: 76ers star will miss game vs. Jazz to receive further (01/2024): Embiid has missed 12 games so far this season
Joel Embiid injury update: Sixers star out for Christmas Day game vs. Heat with (12/2023): Embiid sprained his ankle during the 76ers' win over the Raptors on Dec. 22
Embiid questionable, Oubre and House still out for Sixers-Celtics matchup (11/2023): The Sixers listed Joel Embiid as questionable for their Friday night matchup against the Celtics.
76ers' Joel Embiid fined $35K for 'crotch chop' celebration in win over Trail Bl (10/2023): This isn't the first time Embiid has emulated wrestling tag team D-Generation X at a high cost.
2024 Olympics: Joel Embiid has until Oct. 10 to decide whether to play for Franc (09/2023): Embiid is eligible to play for Team USA, France or Cameroon next summer
Proposed trade send Joel Embiid to the Warriors (08/2023): The trade proposal would see the Golden State Warriors add the 2023 MVP to their roster.
Where does Embiid rank among Sixers' all-time greats? (07/2023): Danny Pommells and Noah Levick debated Joel Embiid's ranking on the list of all-time Sixers greats on the latest Sixers Talk Podcast.Where does Embiid rank among Sixers' all-time greats? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
JJ Redick lists Sixers’ Joel Embiid as 4th toughest player to defend (06/2023): JJ Redick lists Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid as the 4th toughest player to defend in the NBA.
Stan Van Gundy on Celtics’ roster, Nuggets vs. Heat Finals, Joel Embiid & more (05/2023): Former NBA head coach and current broadcaster Stan Van Gundy joins Vincent Goodwill for a look back at the Eastern Conference Finals, a look ahead to the NBA Finals, and a discussion about teams changing head coaches.
Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 1 of East semis series vs. Boston C (04/2023): With a total of 11 days between series evidently not being enough for Embiid to recover, the Cameroonian center will likely need further rest.
Doc Rivers defends decision to sit Joel Embiid vs. Nuggets amid MVP race (03/2023): Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers defends the decision to sit Joel Embiid against the Denver Nuggets.
Joel Embiid has strong belief that he, Sixers will figure out how to be perfect (02/2023): Joel Embiid has a strong belief that he and the Philadelphia 76ers will figure out how to be perfect in big games.
Joel Embiid to play for Sixers vs. Magic despite left foot soreness (01/2023): Joel Embiid will play for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Orlando Magic on Monday looking to continue the winning streak.
NBA Twitter reacts to Joel Embiid, Sixers being blitzed by Pelicans (12/2022): NBA Twitter gives its best reactions to Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers getting blitzed by the New Orleans Pelicans on the road.
Sixers praise Paul Reed for way he filled in for injured Joel Embiid (11/2022): The Philadelphia 76ers give praise to Paul Reed for the way he played while filling in for Joel Embiid.
Sixers' Joel Embiid sidelined by illness against Wizards (10/2022): Joel Embiid was sidelined for the Sixers' game Monday night against the Wizards with a non-COVID illness. By Noah Levick
76ers' Joel Embiid becomes a United States citizen (09/2022): Embiid was born in Cameroon and came over to the United States in high school
Sixers’ Joel Embiid receives 4 MVP votes from NBA offseason survey (08/2022): Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid receives four MVP votes in an offseason survey ahead of the 2022-23 season.
B/R believes Sixers need to get a backup center behind Joel Embiid (07/2022): B/R believes the Philadelphia 76ers should be on the lookout for another backup center before the season begins.
Joel Embiid wants PJ Tucker in Philadelphia (06/2022): Jake Fischer on PJ Tucker going to Philadelphia: 'I've heard Joel Embiid is on board, … also PJ's agent resides in Philly. There's one thing that I know for sure. He has wanted to get paid. He has been a journeyman in this league for years and years ...
Sixers' Joel Embiid undergoes thumb surgery, has procedure on left index finger (05/2022): Joel Embiid had surgery on his sprained right thumb as well as a procedure on his left index finger, the Sixers said. By Noah Levick
Doc Rivers on why Joel Embiid was playing so late in a blowout: The Raptors had (04/2022): NBA Central: Doc Rivers defends his decision to have Joel Embiid in late during a blowout "The other team had all their guys in" ( @Tom Moore ) pic.twitter.com/Y2Cluo0eeJ Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral What's the buzz on Twitter? Lauren Rosen @ ...
Sixers' Joel Embiid has smart response to Ty Lue free throw whining (03/2022): Sixers superstar Joel Embiid had the chance to respond to the whirlwind of complaints around his free throw shooting, and his argument is basically infallible. By Adam Hermann
Multiple Knicks say Sixers star big man Joel Embiid is MVP of the league (02/2022): The New York Knicks believe Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is the MVP of the league.
Sixers star Joel Embiid named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (01/2022): Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
NBA Twitter reacts to the Nets’ loss to the 76ers and Joel Embiid’s monster game (12/2021): Here's what fans and analysts were saying about the Nets' loss to the Sixers on Thursday.
Game Recap: 76ers 101, Magic 96 (11/2021): The 76ers defeated the Magic, 101-96. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, while Seth Curry added 24 points (10-13 FG) in the victory. Franz Wagner (27 points, six rebounds, five assists) and Mo Bamba (11 points, 17 rebounds, career-high six blocks) led the way for
76ers' Doc Rivers compares Joel Embiid to Tom Brady as big man's assist numbers (10/2021): Embiid has also done a good job of taking care of the ball
76ers' Joel Embiid provides injury update on knee, reveals potential tweak to hi (09/2021): Embiid suffered a torn right meniscus in the playoffs last season
What Joel Embiid's max contract extension means for 76ers: An open championship (08/2021): The big man's new extension runs through the 2026-27 NBA season
Daryl Morey provides an update on Joel Embiid's knee: 'We are not concerned abou (07/2021): Embiid suffered a torn meniscus in the first round of the playoffs
76ers' Joel Embiid expresses frustration with officials, himself and his teammat (06/2021): The Sixers lost in the second round for the third time in the last four seasons
76ers vs. Wizards: Joel Embiid's unstoppable assault against single coverage sen (05/2021): Embiid scored 36 points on just 18 shots in Game 3, proving that double-teams aren't optional against him
Sixers sit Embiid (shoulder) before loss to Bucks (04/2021): Sixers coach Doc Rivers said he thinks Joel Embiid could've played had this been a playoff game and isn't concerned about the MVP candidate's durability going forward.
Joel Embiid's left knee injury leaves top of Eastern Conference playoff picture, (03/2021): An MRI revealed no structural damage to Embiid's knee, which is all that really matters for Philadelphia
Joel Embiid on how he's taken his game to another level: 'It just feels like the (02/2021): Embiid is in the thick of the NBA MVP conversation and has the 76ers sitting at the top of the East
76ers' Embiid out vs. Pacers with back tightness (01/2021): Joel Embiid, still dealing with back tightness in the wake of a hard fall Wednesday vs. the Lakers, is out against the Pacers on Sunday.
Embiid buries hatchet with new 76ers assistant (12/2020): Joel Embiid says things are a lot different with new 76ers assistant coach Dan Burke, who blasted the star center last season while with the Pacers.
2020 NBA Draft: Daryl Morey swiftly reshapes 76ers with moves that complement Jo (11/2020): The Sixers made moves to build around their two young All-Stars
Former GM Sam Hinkie on Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons trade talk: 'Don't people remem (10/2020): Hinkie gave a rare interview on Friday, and shared some thoughts on the Sixers' young stars
Joel Embiid has first child with partner, model Anne De Paula, says 'I'm just tr (09/2020): The child is named after Embiid's late younger brother
Embiid pondering 76ers future after playoff exit (08/2020): Joel Embiid said of his future with the 76ers after Philadelphia was swept by the Celtics on Sunday, "Whatever happens, happens."
Joel Embiid says he wants virtual boos from angry 76ers fans added to NBA bubble (07/2020): The star big man Embiid said the boos from Philadelphia fans get the team going
Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and the 76ers are playing with nothing, and potentially (06/2020): Could Philadelphia's process be nearing its end with an early exit from this year's playoffs?
Joel Embiid's ability to fix two lingering issues could help determine the futur (05/2020): Embiid looked a lot like the same player during the 2019-20 NBA season
76ers still have major questions looming beyond Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons with (03/2020): The Sixers were one of the most inconsistent teams in the NBA before the season was suspended
76ers still evaluating Embiid, who sits vs. Knicks (02/2020): Already missing Ben Simmons because of a back injury, the 76ers played without center Joel Embiid on Thursday night against New York due to a sprained left shoulder.
Sixers welcome back Embiid against Warriors (01/2020): The Sixers welcome back Joel Embiid (finger), who hasn't played since Jan. 6.
Joel Embiid's costly turnover epitomizes a Sixers team that continues to struggl (12/2019): Philly lost a wild one in Miami on Saturday night, and they have no one to blame but themselves
Embiid shakes off scoreless game, pours in 33 (11/2019): Joel Embiid rebounded from the worst game of his career with 33 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 97-91 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
The 6 best on-court fights involving the Sixers (10/2019): After Joel Embiid's scrap with Karl-Anthony Towns Wednesday night, we look at five of our other favorite on-court fights involving the Sixers. By Casey Feeney