Joel Embiid was drafted with the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA Draft. After missing the first two seasons due to injuries, Embiid has established himself as one of the best centers in the game.
The seven-time NBA All-Star has led the 76ers to the Eastern Conference Semifinals in five of the last seven seasons. Known for dominating the paint and mid-range shooting, Embiid was named league MVP for the first time in the 2022/23 season. During the 2023-24 season, Embiid played 39 regular season games and averaged 34.7 points, 11 rebounds, and a career-high 5.6 assists per game. He shot 52.9% from the field, including 38.8% from deep.
Joel Embiid Salary
Joel Embiid is currently on a four-year $213 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Spotrac, he is set to earn $51,415,938 for the 2024/25 season. This 2024-25 NBA season is the second year of his four-year maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The below table lists Joel Embiid’s salary for the coming seasons:
| Season | Salary |
| 2024/25 | $51.4 million |
| 2025/26 | $55.2 million |
| 2026/27 | $59 million |
The $59 million salary from 2026-27 is now written off as Embiid has signed a new three-year, $192 million contract in September 2024 that begins with from 2026-27 NBA season.
| Seasons | Salary |
| 2026-2027 | $59.4 million |
| 2027-2028 | $64.3 million |
| 2028-2029 | $69 million |
Joel Embiid Fines and Suspensions
Just like many basketball stars, Embiid has also had his share of fines and suspensions. Below is the list of some of the fines and suspensions received by Joel Embiid:
| Date | Fine | Suspension | Reason |
| July 8, 2017 | $10,000 | - | Unsuitable language on social media |
| February 14, 2019 | $25,000 | - | For his comments about officiating |
| October 31, 2019 | $379,374 | Two game suspension | For his physical altercation with Karl-Anthony Towns during a game. |
| February 26, 2020 | $25,000 | - | Made obscene gestures towards Kevin Huerter and used bad language during the interview. |
| June 20, 2021 | $35,000 | - | An altercation with John Collins |
| January 27, 2023 | $25,000 | - | For making unsuitable gestures during a game. |
| October 31, 2023 | $35,000 | - | Fined for making an obscene gesture. |
FAQs
A. Joel Embiid is 30 years old. He was born on March 16, 1994 in Cameroon.
A. Embiid will earn around $51.4 million for the 2024/25 season.
A. Yes, Joel Embiid is married to Anne de Paula.
A. Joel Embiid plays at the center position.
A. Joel Embiid hails from Cameroon.
