Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid in full Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Joel Embiid played one season of college basketball at the University of Kansas before playing in the NBA.

He has nicknamed himself “The Process” in response to a refrain from 76ers fans during the Sam Hinkie-era to “trust the process”. He is a very talented basketball player.

Bio, Age, Parents, Nationality

Joel Embiid was born on March 16, 1994, in Yaounde, Cameroon, under the name Joel-Hans Embiid. His race is Cameroonian and his nationality is Cameroonian. Thomas Embiid and Christine Embiid, both Cameroonians, are his parents. His father was a military man and a competitive handball player.

He follows the Christian faith. He enrolled at Montverde Academy for his schooling but transferred after his first year due to a lack of playing time. Joel then went to Gainesville, Florida’s The Rock School, a Christian Academy. After that, Embiid spent a year at the University of Kansas.

Career, Net Worth-2023

Joel started his professional basketball career in 2014.

He declared for the 2014 NBA draft on April 9, 2014.

He had surgery on a fractured navicular bone in his right foot on June 20, 2014, and was subsequently ruled out for four to six months.

After six days, he was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, making him the third Cameroonian-born NBA player in history.

He signed his rookie scale contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on August 26, 2014.

He has only appeared in a few games for the national basketball team of Cameroon.

He was named to the preliminary team for the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket in the Republic of Congo on February 7, 2017.

On March 20, 2019, he had a career-high 37 points and 22 rebounds in a 118-115 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Joel has a net worth of $6 million and a yearly income of $4.826 million. His basketball career provides him with a source of income.

Relationship Status of Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is not yet married, but he is dating Swimsuit Model Girlfriend Anne de Paula. Joel was rumored to be dating de Paula in 2018. However, this wasn’t the first time de Paula and Embiid had been seen together.

When the team went overseas in preseason to compete in the NBA China Games in early October, she was seen standing next to the player. The couple is now enjoying a happy and trouble-free life. They are having a great time together and are hoping to marry soon.

Body Measurement – Height, Weight

Joel stands at a towering 7 feet tall. His body weight is 113 kilograms. Joel is a black man with black hair and black eyes. The rest of his body measurements will be revised in the near future.

Marcus Smart was fined $50,000 for stomping on Joel Embiid.

After shoving Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid during Wednesday’s game, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart cost himself a nice chunk of cash. Smart was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his conduct during the game.

Embiid placed a screen on Smart in the third quarter of the 76ers’ 118-115 victories over the Celtics, which sent Smart to the deck. Smart, 25, got up and instantly pushed Embiid in the back, knocking him to the ground.

Based on his previous behavior, Smart’s fine is far higher than average. He was fined $25,000 in 2017 for making an offensive gesture toward the Chicago Bulls during a game. Smart was fined $25,000 again in 2018 for shoving J.R. Smith.

FAQs of Joel Embiid

How old is Joel Embiid?

• He is 29 years old as of 2023.

How tall is Joel Embiid?

• He has a height of  7 feet.

How much is Joel Embiid’s net worth?

• His estimated net worth is around $4.826 million.

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