10 Defining Moments in the Life of Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is a Cameroonian-American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He is often regarded as one of the best and most dominant players in the NBA.
2009-01-01
2009-01-01
Started Playing Basketball
Embiid began playing basketball at age 15, inspired by Hakeem Olajuwon.
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Career
2013-01-01
2013-01-01
Commitment to Kansas
Embiid committed to play college basketball for the University of Kansas.
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Education
2014-06-26
2014-06-26
NBA Drafted
Embiid was drafted 3rd overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Career
2014-08-26
2014-08-26
Signed Rookie Contract
Signed his rookie scale contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Career
2016-10-26
2016-10-26
NBA Debut
Embiid made his NBA debut for the 76ers, after missing two seasons due to injury.
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Career
2017-10-09
2017-10-09
Signed Contract Extension
Embiid signed a five-year, $148 million contract extension with the 76ers.
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Career
2018-01-18
2018-01-18
First All-Star Selection
Embiid was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game.
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Achievement
2021-08-17
2021-08-17
Signed Supermax Extension
Embiid signed a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension with the 76ers.
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Career
2022-04-10
2022-04-10
NBA Scoring Champion
Embiid became the first center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to win the NBA scoring title.
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Achievement
2023-05-02
2023-05-02
NBA Most Valuable Player
Embiid was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2022-23 season.
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Achievement