Joel Embiid is a professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers. He is 7 feet tall and weighs about 280 lbs. Embiid was drafted to the NBA with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Ever since he was drafted, he had to deal with a lot of injuries early on, like a broken navicular bone in his foot in 2014 which made him sit out the season. In 2015, he was again discovered to have a setback and his healing was not completed. He also missed the 2015-16 season again, due to concerns regarding recovery. Although Embiid was a top prospect, his inability to remain healthy sparked controversy over his potential, however, 76ers fans were hopeful, calling him “The Process”.
Embiid played his first proper NBA season in 2016-17 and showed the fans that they should “Trust the Process”, a phrase, synonymous with 76ers fans. He was selected into the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2017 and went on to receive two scoring titles in 2022 and 2023. He also bagged the NBA Most Valuable Player of the regular season in 2023 and represented the USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, alongside fellow NBA Stars, Lebron James and Stephen Curry.
What is Joel Embiid's nationality?
Joel Embiid holds Cameroonian, French and American nationality and he was born on March 16, 1994.
Joel Embiid's hometown
Joel Embiid grew up in Yaoundé, Cameroon and as a child played volleyball and soccer, hoping to play volleyball professionally in Europe. Later, he started playing basketball at the age of 15 and quickly developed to be one of the best players locally, and also modelled his game after NBA star Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon. He was discovered at a basketball camp by Luc Mbah Moute, another NBA player at the time, who also became his mentor. He helped Embiid move to the United States, where he joined the University of Kansas, where he played for one season before declaring for the NBA Draft.
Joel Embiid's birthplace
Joel Embiid was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon to military officers Thomas and Christine Embiid.
Where does Joel Embiid live?
Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and lives in Philadelphia. He listed his luxury condo in Society Hill on January 3, 2024, for a price of $5.5 million, which is on the 11th floor of a building at Walnut Street. It is a 2-bedroom property with 2 balconies and a private rooftop space with a pool, hot tub and an outdoor kitchen, according to Philly Voice.
FAQs on Joel Embiid’s Nationality
A. No, Joel Embiid is not an NBA Championship winner as of November 2024.
A. Joel Embiid plays at the Center position in the NBA.
A. Joel Embiid is 30 years old, as of November 2024.
A. Joel Embiid has collected 2 scoring titles in his tenure in the NBA, one in 2022 and the other in 2023.
