How old was Joel Embiid when he came to America?

Last Modified Nov 21, 2024 04:41 GMT
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Joel Hans Embiid is a standout basketball talent from Cameroon. Born on March 16, 1994, in Yaoundé, he currently plays as a center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. Embiid was drafted by the 76ers with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. After missing the first two seasons due to a foot injury, he made his debut in the 2016-17 season. In his rookie season, Embiid was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Embiid is a seven-time All-Star and has five All-NBA team selections and three All-Defensive team selections. He won his first league MVP in the 2022-23 season, where he averaged 33.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

At what age Joel Embiid came to the United States?

Joel Embiid moved to the United States at the age of 16. Embiid grew up playing soccer and volleyball. However, the 2009 NBA Finals changed his interest. After watching Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, he developed an interest in basketball.

At the age of 16, Embiid was 6 feet 10 inches tall and took part in a basketball camp run by Luc Mbah. In this four-day camp, Embiid played exceptionally and was offered a scholarship to play basketball at Montverde Academy, Florida.

What four languages does Joel Embiid speak?

Embiid can speak English, French, Basaa, and Spanish. Growing up in Cameroon, he was already fluent in French and Bassa. However, after joining the Montverde Academy in Florida, it was difficult for Embiid to interact with his fellow mates due to the language barrier. So besides his mother tongue, he had to work on his English skills. He also took some Spanish lessons to interact with other teammates and coaches from Spain.

FAQs

A. Joel Embiid is 7 feet tall.

A. Joel Embiid is 30 years old as of November 2024. 

A. Yes, Joel Embiid is married to Anne de Paula.

A. Joel Embiid has a son named Arthur Embiid. 

A. Joel Embiid was drafted to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014, but he made his NBA debut in October 2016 due to a foot injury.

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