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Joel Embiid

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  • Joel Hans Embiid was born on the 16th of March 1994 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He grew up playing volleyball and soccer before switching to basketball at age 15. His early life took a sharp turn when Luc Mbah a Moute discovered him at a local camp. Mbah a Moute is a fellow native of Yaoundé who had already made it to the NBA. This connection allowed Embiid to move to the United States at age 16. He enrolled at Montverde Academy but transferred after one year due to limited playing time. He then attended The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida. As a senior there, he led his team to a 33, 4 record and won the state championship. He averaged 13.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during that season.

  • Embiid committed to Kansas University in November 2012 as a five-star recruit. He played alongside Andrew Wiggins for one season with the Jayhawks. On the 13th of February 2014, he became one of 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year award. During the 2013, 14 season, he appeared in 28 games averaging 11.2 points and 8.1 rebounds. A stress fracture in his back occurred in March 2014. This injury caused him to miss both the Big 12 tournament and the NCAA tournament. Despite this setback, he was selected third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers on the 20th of June 2014. Surgery on a broken navicular bone followed shortly after. He underwent another surgery on the 18th of August 2015 which ruled out his chances for the 2015, 16 season. His NBA debut finally arrived on the 26th of October 2016 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  • The 2016, 17 season marked Embiid's first full year of professional play despite multiple setbacks. He recorded six points and four rebounds in his preseason debut against the Boston Celtics. In his regular-season opener, he posted 20 points and seven rebounds in a loss to the Thunder. By November, he had earned Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month honors twice. On the 19th of November, he scored a career-high 26 points against the Phoenix Suns. An MRI revealed a torn meniscus in his left knee on the 11th of February 2017. This injury forced him to miss the rest of the season. He underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on the 24th of March 2017. Despite playing only 31 games, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team at the end of that year. The nickname "the Process" emerged during this era as fans embraced his slow start.

  • Embiid signed a five-year contract worth $148 million on the 10th of October 2017. He became the first Philadelphia player selected as an All-Star starter since Allen Iverson in the 2009, 10 season. His scoring output grew significantly over the next few years. On the 15th of November 2017, he scored a then-career high 46 points against the Los Angeles Lakers. In the 2021, 22 season, he averaged 30.6 points per game to win the NBA scoring title. This made him the first center to lead the league in scoring since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000. He repeated this feat in the 2022, 23 season with an average of 33.1 points. Embiid won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award on the 2nd of May 2023. He also became the fifth 76er ever to capture league MVP honors. His performance included multiple games with 50 or more points during that campaign.

  • Despite individual success, the Philadelphia 76ers faced repeated early playoff exits. The team lost to the Toronto Raptors in seven games during the 2018 playoffs despite Embiid's strong play. They were eliminated in the first round by the Atlanta Hawks in 2020 and the Boston Celtics in 2022. Embiid suffered various injuries including a thumb surgery in April 2022 and a concussion later that month. Knee issues continued to plague his career trajectory into the 2024, 25 season. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on the 11th of April 2024. In the 2024 playoffs, he averaged 33.0 points but the team still lost to the New York Knicks in six games. These physical challenges have defined much of his professional narrative alongside his scoring achievements.

  • Embiid was eligible to compete for Cameroon, France, and the United States national teams. He received French citizenship in July 2022 after speaking with President Emmanuel Macron. He became a U.S. citizen in September 2022 as well. Despite being courted by France, he committed to Team USA for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He stated he wanted to win a gold medal for his son who was born in the U.S. During the tournament, he faced booing from French fans due to his decision. He helped Team USA secure the gold medal while averaging 11.2 points per game over five contests. His commitment honored his family and his fans who had supported him since arriving in America.

  • In March 2021, Embiid donated $100,000 to fight homelessness in Philadelphia using his All-Star Game winnings. This contribution earned him the NBA Cares Community Assist Award in April 2021. He founded Miniature Géant production studio in 2023 in partnership with LeBron James's SpringHill Company. The studio focuses on African storytelling with an initial emphasis on sports. Sarah Kazadi-Ndoye serves as the creative head of the company. In 2024, Embiid announced a sneaker deal with Skechers. The company also developed projects including a documentary about Memphis Depay and a film called Backline. Production began in 2025 with filming split between Nigeria and the United States. These ventures highlight his efforts beyond basketball to support African narratives and communities.

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Common questions

When and where was Joel Embiid born?

Joel Hans Embiid was born on the 16th of March 1994 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He grew up playing volleyball and soccer before switching to basketball at age 15.

How did Joel Embiid get discovered for basketball?

Luc Mbah a Moute discovered Joel Embiid at a local camp while both were natives of Yaoundé. This connection allowed Embiid to move to the United States at age 16 to pursue his career.

What major injuries affected Joel Embiid's early NBA career?

Joel Embiid suffered a stress fracture in his back in March 2014 that caused him to miss the Big 12 tournament and the NCAA tournament. He also underwent surgery on a broken navicular bone shortly after being drafted and another surgery on the 18th of August 2015 which ruled out his chances for the 2015, 16 season.

Why is Joel Embiid called the Process?

The nickname the Process emerged during the 2016, 17 season as fans embraced Joel Embiid's slow start due to multiple injuries. Despite playing only 31 games, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team at the end of that year.

When did Joel Embiid win the NBA Most Valuable Player Award?

Joel Embiid won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award on the 2nd of May 2023. He became the fifth Philadelphia 76er ever to capture league MVP honors with an average of 33.1 points per game during the 2022, 23 season.

Which national team does Joel Embiid play for in international competition?

Joel Embiid committed to Team USA for the 2024 Olympics in Paris despite receiving French citizenship in July 2022. He helped Team USA secure the gold medal while averaging 11.2 points per game over five contests.

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  2. 2web2016–17 NBA Pronunciation Guide (Start of Season)National Basketball Association
  3. 3webEMBIID Joel
  4. 4newsA process toward success: Joel Embiid era begins (at last) in PhillyDavid Aldridge — National Basketball Association — 21 November 2016
  5. 5newsIf Joel Embiid Is The Process, His Debut Proved We Should Trust HimMax Rappaport — 27 October 2016
  6. 6magazineJoel Embiid: 'I'm The Process'Lee Jenkins — 26 October 2016
  7. 7magazineWhat does Trust the Process mean?Khadrice Rollins — 2 May 2018
  8. 8newsStarted From Yaoundé, Now He's HereJordan Con — Grantland — 27 June 2014
  9. 9webEmbiid's double-double powers 76ers past Knicks 117–91ESPN — 28 November 2018
  10. 10webJoel Embiid shows off sick footwork, ball skills (in soccer) | RSNEnrico Campitelli — 26 November 2016
  11. 11newsJoel Embiid's pursuit of hoops greatness not just a DreamMike DeCourcy — The Sporting News — 23 January 2014
  12. 12webReport: Kansas basketball star Joel Embiid will enter NBA DraftRustin Dodd — 16 May 2014
  13. 13newsKansas lands recruit Joel EmbiidDave Telep — ESPN — 13 November 2012
  14. 14webKU's Embiid grows as a basketball player
  15. 15webJoel EmbiidYahoo! Sports
  16. 16web2013–14 Men's Naismith Trophy Midseason 3013 February 2014
  17. 17webJoel Embiid Stats
  18. 18webJoel Embiid out indefinitelyJeff Goodman — ESPN — 11 March 2014
  19. 19magazineKansas' Joel Embiid declares for 2014 NBA draftBen Golliver — 9 April 2014
  20. 20webNo. 1 question: How far will Joel Embiid fall?Sam Amico — 21 June 2014
  21. 21webSixers draft Joel Embiid at No. 3ESPN — 27 June 2014
  22. 22webJoel Embiid Signs Rookie Deal With 76ersRealGM Wiretap
  23. 23webSixers Sign Joel EmbiidChuck Myron — Hoopsrumors.com — 28 August 2014
  24. 24web76ers Unsure If Joel Embiid Will Play At All This SeasonRealGM Wiretap
  25. 25webStatement from Sixers GM Sam HinkieNational Basketball Association — 13 June 2015
  26. 26webReport: Joel Undergoes Second SurgerySohil Doshi — Liberty Ballers — 19 August 2015
  27. 27web76ers center Embiid to miss season following foot surgeryNational Basketball Association
  28. 28webJoel Embiid will start his first career preseason game after two years inactiveZach Harper — 30 September 2016
  29. 29webGame Recap: Embiid, Saric Debuts Highlight 92–89 WinBrian Seltzer — National Basketball Association — 4 October 2016
  30. 30webWestbrook, Thunder spoil Embiid's debut for 76ersESPN — 26 October 2016
  31. 31webMagic rally from 18 down to top winless 76ers 103–101ESPN — 1 November 2016
  32. 32webJoel Embiid scores 25 to lead 76ers to first win of the seasonESPN — 11 November 2016
  33. 33webEmbiid scores career-high 26 as Sixers rout Suns 120–105ESPN — 19 November 2016
  34. 34webJoel Embiid Named Eastern Conference Rookie of The MonthNational Basketball Association — 1 December 2016
  35. 35webEmbiid's career-high 33 points lift 76ers over Nets 108–107ESPN — 18 December 2016
  36. 36webJoel Embiid, Buddy Hield named Kia Rookies of the MonthNational Basketball Association — 3 January 2017
  37. 37webMcConnell's jumper lifts Sixers past Knicks11 January 2017
  38. 38webGame Recap: McConnell Beats Buzzer, KnicksBrian Seltzer — National Basketball Association — 11 January 2017
  39. 39webJoel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard named NBA Players of the WeekNational Basketball Association — 23 January 2017
  40. 40webMinnesota's Towns and Philadelphia's Embiid headline roster for 2017 BBVA Compass Rising Stars ChallengeNational Basketball Association — 25 January 2017
  41. 41webSixers Center Joel Embiid Named NBA'S Eastern Conference Rookie Of The MonthNational Basketball Association — 2 February 2017
  42. 42webJOEL EMBIID NAMED TO TACO BELL SKILLS CHALLENGE2 February 2017
  43. 43webJoel Embiid has a torn meniscus in his left kneeDerek Bodner — 11 February 2017
  44. 44webDenver's Jokic and Oklahoma City's Abrines to replace Philadelphia's Embiid in 2017 NBA All-Star EventsNational Basketball Association — 15 February 2017
  45. 45webJoel Embiid 'Out Indefinitely' With Swellness In Knee27 February 2017
  46. 46webJoel Embiid | Medical UpdateNational Basketball Association — 1 March 2017
  47. 47webJoel Embiid Undergoes Successful SurgeryNational Basketball Association — 24 March 2017
  48. 48webDraymond Green, Joel Embiid headline NBA's All-Defensive, All-Rookie team announcementsBen Rohrbach — Yahoo! — 26 June 2017
  49. 49webJoel Embiid Agrees To Five-Year Contract ExtensionDarrell Smith — National Basketball Association — 10 October 2017
  50. 50webJoel Embiid agrees to 5-year, $148M deal with SixersAdrian Wojnarowski — ESPN — 10 October 2017
  51. 51webJohn Wall scores 28 points, Wizards hold on to beat 76ersESPN — 18 October 2017
  52. 52webBen Simmons has triple-double in fourth game, Joel Embiid adds 30 in 76ers' winESPN — 23 October 2017
  53. 53webSimmons helps 76ers beat Rockets 115–107ESPN — 30 October 2017
  54. 54webEmbiid's career-high 46 leads 76ers past Lakers 115–109ESPN — 15 November 2017
  55. 55webJoel Embiid is the first NBA player with 40+...SportsCenter — 15 November 2017
  56. 56webEmbiid scores 26, Sixers beat Celtics 89–90ESPN — 18 January 2018
  57. 57webPhiladelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid Named Eastern Conference Player of the WeekNational Basketball Association — 22 January 2018
  58. 58webEmbiid has 29, Sixers use late run to beat Clippers, 112–98ESPN — 10 February 2018
  59. 59webPhiladelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid Named Eastern Conference Player of the WeekNational Basketball Association — 12 February 2018
  60. 60webEmbiid, Simmons rally 76ers past Knicks, 118–110ESPN — 15 March 2018
  61. 61webEmbiid leads 76ers past NetsESPN — 16 March 2018
  62. 62webJoel Embiid Medical UpdateNational Basketball Association — 29 March 2018
  63. 63webJoel Embiid has surgery to fix orbital bone fractureAdrian Wojnarowski — ESPN — 31 March 2018
  64. 64webEmbiid scores 23, 76ers top Heat 128–108 for 2–1 series leadESPN — 19 April 2018
  65. 65webBelieve it! 76ers roll with Meek Mill past Heat in Game 5ESPN — 24 April 2018
  66. 66webRozier (29 pts), Tatum (28) help Celtics beat 76ers 117–101ESPN — 30 April 2018
  67. 67webCeltics beat 76ers 114–112 in Game 5, advance to face CavsESPN — 9 May 2018
  68. 68newsNBA admits Joel Embiid was fouled by Celtics in closing seconds of Game 5Michael Tanenbaum — 11 May 2018
  69. 69webAt the Buzzer | Bucks Trio Proves Too MuchBrian Seltzer — National Basketball Association — 24 October 2018
  70. 70webEmbiid leads 76ers past HornetsESPN — 27 October 2018
  71. 71webEmbiid leads 76ers past Clippers 122–113ESPN — 1 November 2018
  72. 72webEmbiid scores 39 points in Philadelphia's win over DetroitESPN — 3 November 2018
  73. 73webGame Recap | Embiid's Latest Dominant First Half Yields Another VictoryBrian Seltzer — National Basketball Association — 3 November 2018
  74. 74webJoel Embiid has 42 points, 18 rebounds in 76ers' OT winESPN — 9 November 2018
  75. 75webMagic come back to beat 76ers 111–106 in Butler's debutESPN — 14 November 2018
  76. 76webGame Recap | Butler Provides Encouraging Signs in Debut, but Team Falls in OrlandoBrian Seltzer — National Basketball Association — 14 November 2018
  77. 77webPacers spoil Embiid's 40-point night, beat Sixers 113–101ESPN — 14 December 2018
  78. 78webEmbiid scores 42 points, 76ers hold off Suns 132–127ESPN — 2 January 2019
  79. 79webEmbiid drops 33 points, lifts 76ers past Pacers in return to actionESPN — 10 March 2019
  80. 80webGiannis pours in career-high 52 in loss to SixersESPN — 17 March 2019
  81. 81webEmbiid gets 37 and 22 to lead 76ers past Celtics 118–115ESPN — 20 March 2019
  82. 82webA late basket by Jimmy Butler lifts the Sixers over the CelticsKeith Pompey — 20 March 2019
  83. 83webEmbiid's big night leads 76ers past Nets 123–110ESPN — 28 March 2019
  84. 84webBucks clinch top seed in the East with win over 76ersESPN — 4 April 2019
  85. 85webEmbiid's 2nd Triple-Double Not Enough in Loss to BucksLauren Rosen — National Basketball Association — 4 April 2019
  86. 86web76ers rest starters ahead of playoffs, beat Bulls 125–109ESPN — 10 April 2019
  87. 87webEmbiid returns, leads 76ers past Nets 112–108 for 3–1 leadESPN — 20 April 2019
  88. 88webLeonard scores 21, Raptors rout 76ers 125–89 to win Game 5ESPN — 7 May 2019
  89. 89webLeonard hits bouncer at buzzer, Raptors beat 76ers in Game 7ESPN — 12 May 2019
  90. 90web76ers' Joel Embiid and Timberwolves' Towns each suspended two games31 October 2019
  91. 91webJoel Embiid held scoreless for 1st time in career as Raptors beat 76ers 101–96ESPN — 25 November 2019
  92. 92webEmbiid has 39, powers 76ers past Nets in overtime, 112–104ESPN — 20 February 2020
  93. 93webEmbiid scores career-high 49, 76ers beat Hawks 129–112ESPN — 24 February 2020
  94. 94web76ers vs. Pacers takeaways: T.J. Warren explodes for 53 points, sinks 76ers in restart opener for both teams2 August 2020
  95. 95webEmbiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls19 February 2021
  96. 96magazineJoel Embiid Scores Career-High 50 Points in Win Over BullsMadeline Coleman — 19 February 2021
  97. 97webIt's official: Jokic wins MVP, Embiid second, Curry third; here is voting breakdownKurt Helin — 8 June 2021
  98. 98webNBA playoff tracker: Joel Embiid's 40 points, Shake Milton's hot hand help Sixers even seriesBen Rohrbach — 8 June 2021
  99. 99webJoel Embiid 2020–21 Game LogSports Reference
  100. 100web76ers Sign Joel Embiid to Contract Extension17 August 2021
  101. 101webJoel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers sign 4-year, $196 million supermax extension through 2026–27Ramona Shelburne — ESPN — 17 August 2021
  102. 102webPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on bout with Covid-19: 'I really thought I wasn't going to make it'Jacob Lev — 29 November 2021
  103. 103webEmbiid scores 43, 76ers hold off pesky Hornets 127–124 in OT6 December 2021
  104. 104web3 observations after Embiid ties career high with 50 points in win over MagicNoah Levick — 19 January 2022
  105. 105webEmbiid's dunk, triple-double highlight 76ers' win over Cavs12 February 2022
  106. 106webSixers star Joel Embiid reacts to joining Wilt Chamberlain in record booksKy Carlin — 13 February 2022
  107. 107webEmbiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123–12017 February 2022
  108. 108webEmbiid has 41 points, 20 rebounds as Sixers down PacersKevin Cooney — 9 April 2022
  109. 109webSixers' Joel Embiid is on the verge of historyKeith Pompey — 9 April 2022
  110. 110webScoring Title Tracker: Joel Embiid becomes 1st center since Shaquille O'Neal to win honorsBrian Martin — 11 April 2022
  111. 111webJoel Embiid wins NBA scoring title for first time, becomes first center since Shaq to claim crownTim Bontemps — 10 April 2022
  112. 112webEmbidsic scores 31 to carry 76ers to 2–0 series lead on Raptors18 April 2022
  113. 113citationMust See: Embiid sinks the Raptors with game-winning swish in overtimeTSN — 20 April 2022
  114. 114webEmbiid's turnaround 3 sinks Raptors, gives 76ers 3–0 lead21 April 2022
  115. 115webJoel Embiid Intends to Play in Game 4 vs. Raptors Despite Thumb Injury, per ReportZach Koons — 23 April 2022
  116. 116webReport: Sixers Joel Embiid Has Torn Ligament, Delays Thumb SurgeryDaniel Chavkin — 24 April 2022
  117. 117webReport: Joel Embiid Will Delay Surgery on Thumb Injury Until End of 76ers' SeasonPaul Kasabian — 24 April 2022
  118. 118webSixers finish Raptors in Game 6, advance to East semifinals29 April 2022
  119. 119webButler takes over, Heat finish Sixers to reach East finals13 May 2022
  120. 120webJoel Embiid has thumb and finger surgery, will be ready for camp
  121. 121webEmbiid scores career-high 59, leads 76ers past Jazz 105–98
  122. 122webJoel Embiid demolishes the box score, delivers unprecedented performance
  123. 123webEmbiid scores 53, leads 76ers to 131–113 win over Hornets
  124. 124webJoel Embiid enters Wilt Chamberlain territory with monster game vs. ClippersDavid Yapkowitz — 23 December 2022
  125. 125webJoel Embiid passes Wilt Chamberlain in Sixers history leaving only Allen Iverson to chaseAngelo Guinhawa — 27 December 2022
  126. 126webLuka Doncic, Joel Embiid named Kia Players of the Month
  127. 127webJoel Embiid Drops 47 in Showdown with Jokic, Nuggets; Sixers Win Seventh Straight
  128. 128webNikola Jokic, Joel Embiid named Kia Players of the Month
  129. 129webJoel Embiid breaks Allen Iverson's Sixers record with crazy fast scoringAngelo Guinhawa — 15 February 2023
  130. 130webSixers superstar Joel Embiid passes Wilt Chamberlain with incredible stat line in loss to CelticsQuenton Albertie — 26 February 2023
  131. 131webSixers vs. Blazers instant breakdown: Joel Embiid's game winner lifts Philly over PortlandSam DiGiovanni — 9 March 2023
  132. 132webJoel Embiid passes Allen Iverson, Wilt Chamberlain for solo Sixers recordRexwell Villas — 18 March 2023
  133. 133webJoel Embiid's monster night vs Celtics leaves Luka Doncic with another backbreaking challengeRexwell Villas — 4 April 2023
  134. 134webKia MVP Ladder: Joel Embiid reclaims top spot, but nothing is 'over' yet7 April 2023
  135. 135webSixers' Joel Embiid, James Harden make history in first full season togetherTom Ignudo — 9 April 2023
  136. 136web76ers center Joel Embiid wins 2022–23 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award2 May 2023
  137. 137webJoel Embiid enters Wilt Chamberlain territory after monster Game 4 vs. CelticsDavid Yapkowitz — 7 May 2023
  138. 138webTatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112–8814 May 2023
  139. 139webNBA Starting 5, Nov. 7: Absolutely Monster Nights From MVPs
  140. 140webJoel Embiid lights up Wizards for 29 points in 3rd, 48 overall8 November 2023
  141. 141webSixers vs. Wizards instant breakdown: Joel Embiid drops 50 in close winSam DiGiovanni — 6 December 2023
  142. 142webJoel Embiid's honest take on passing Wilt Chamberlain for Sixers recordSam DiGiovanni — 15 December 2023
  143. 143webJoel Embiid scores 51 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127–11320 December 2023
  144. 144magazine76ers News: Joel Embiid Finishes 2023 on Historic NoteKevin Mccormick — 1 January 2024
  145. 145webSixers' Joel Embiid needed just 3 quarters to pull off epic feat not seen before in historyRexwell Villas — 2 January 2024
  146. 146webJoel Embiid scores 41 points in return from knee injury. He leads 76ers past Rockets 124–11515 January 2024
  147. 147webJoel Embiid outshines Nikola Jokic in NBA MVPs matchup, leads 76ers past Nuggets 126–12116 January 2024
  148. 148webJoel Embiid reaches Wilt Chamberlain, James Harden territory with epic streakSam DiGiovanni — 20 January 2024
  149. 149webJoel Embiid scores career-high 70 points in Philadelphia 76ers' win over San Antonio Spurs – CBS Philadelphia22 January 2024
  150. 150web76ers' Joel Embiid enters Michael Jordan territory after historic 70-point game vs. SpursJedd Pagaduan — 22 January 2024
  151. 151webSixers star Joel Embiid to miss games with injured meniscusAssociated Press — 1 February 2024
  152. 152webJoel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109–1052 April 2024
  153. 153web76ers vs. Knicks Game 3 breakdown: Joel Embiid scores career playoff highSam DiGiovanni — 25 April 2024
  154. 154webJoel Embiid reveals Bell's palsy diagnosis after Sixers' Game 3 victoryDan Gelston — 27 April 2024
  155. 155webTyrese Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win that cuts Knicks' lead to 3–230 April 2024
  156. 156webKnicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118–115 in Game 62 May 2024
  157. 157webSources: Joel Embiid, Sixers reach 3-year, $192.9M extensionSeptember 20, 2024
  158. 158webJoel Embiid suspension: 76ers star receives three-game ban from NBA after shoving columnist in locker room5 November 2024
  159. 159webJoel Embiid Counters And Calls Out Whoever Leaked Team Meeting Details21 November 2024
  160. 160webJoel Embiid has triple-double in 1st game in a month as Sixers slip past Mavs 118-1165 February 2024
  161. 161webEmbiid to miss remainder of season due to kneeShams Charania et al. — 2025-02-28
  162. 162webSixers' Joel Embiid has arthroscopic surgery on left knee
  163. 163web76ers’ Joel Embiid listed day-to-day with knee injuryJedd Pagaduan — 2025-11-12
  164. 164reportPolitics comes for Joel Embiid at the Paris OlympicsMeredith Terretta — Monash University — 2024-08-06
  165. 165web76ers' Joel Embiid Talks Frustration With Shorter Stints amid Minutes RestrictionJulia Stumbaugh — October 25, 2025
  166. 166webEmbiid scores season-high 39 points to lead 76ers to 115-105 win against PacersDecember 12, 2025
  167. 167webJoel Embiid's 32-point triple-double highlights Thursday's action around the NBAJanuary 22, 2026
  168. 168webJoel Embiid's 40 points lead 76ers to victory over Pelicans after Paul George's 25-game suspensionJanuary 31, 2026
  169. 169web76ers' Joel Embiid undergoes surgery for appendicitis
  170. 170webMeet Kansas' Joel Embiid, a Cameroon native turning into future NBA starJason King — 16 December 2013
  171. 171webEmbiid chooses to play for U.S. at 2024 OlympicsRamona Shelburne — 5 October 2023
  172. 172webJoel Embiid named to Cameroon's preliminary roster for FIBA Afrobasket 20177 February 2017
  173. 173webEmbiid, Mbah a Moute and Siakam headline cameroons for FIBA Afrobasket 20176 February 2017
  174. 174webCameroonFIBA
  175. 175webOfficiel : Joel Embiid naturalisé Français !13 July 2022
  176. 176webJoel Embiid getting the French nationality2 May 2022
  177. 177webPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid now a U.S. citizen, says it is 'blessing to be an American'29 September 2022
  178. 178webJoel Embiid had promised President Macron he'd only play for France18 April 2024
  179. 179inlineJoel Embiid Team USA Committed
  180. 180webJoel Embiid hears the booing from the French fans. And he's embraced it at the Paris OlympicsTim Reynolds — 2024-08-03
  181. 181webHere's Why French Fans Are Booing Joel Embiid at the Paris Olympics — and Why He Sees It as 'Respect'
  182. 182webWhy is Joel Embiid getting booed at 2024 Olympics? USA vs. France decision irks French crowd in Paris Sporting News United KingdomJacob Camenker — 2024-08-08
  183. 183webJoel Embiid at the Olympics 2024August 10, 2024
  184. 184webWhy Joel Embiid is hearing boos from France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, explainedMark Giannotto — 2024-08-10
  185. 185newsJoel Embiid's brother dies in AfricaESPN — 16 October 2014
  186. 186webTrueHoop Presents: The man charged with healing Joel EmbiidTom Haberstroh — ESPN — 10 March 2016
  187. 187webJoel Embiid – 2013–14 Men's BasketballUniversity of Kansas Athletics — 9 July 2013
  188. 189webJoel Embiid shared emotional postgame moment in the tunnel with his girlfriendAndrew Joseph — 14 May 2019
  189. 190webJoel Embiid, Anne De Paula Announce Birth of Son Arthur Elijah De Paula EmbiidScott Polacek — 24 September 2020
  190. 191webWho Is Joel Embiid's Wife? All About Anne de PaulaEmily Krauser — 24 January 2024
  191. 192webHow Joel Embiid is trolling the NBARamona Shelburne — ESPN — 12 December 2017
  192. 193webJoel Embiid takes troll game to next level in Philadelphia 76ers' win over Utah JazzNational Basketball Association — 20 November 2017
  193. 194webOf course Joel Embiid isn't worried about players going after him for his trollingAlysha Tsuji — 21 November 2017
  194. 195webInstagram postJoel Embiid
  195. 196webJoel Embiid Live Tweeted Real Madrid's Champions League Win Over PSGBill DiFilippo — 9 March 2022
  196. 197webSixers match Joel Embiid's $100,000 donation to combat homelessnessKy Carlin — USA Today — 6 March 2021
  197. 198webSixers star Joel Embiid wins March NBA Cares Community Assist AwardKy Carlin — USA Today — 19 April 2021
  198. 199webEmbiid donates ASG money to homeless sheltersTim Bontemps — 6 March 2021
  199. 200webNBA Star Joel Embiid Launches Miniature Géant Studio With SpringHill (EXCLUSIVE)Brian Steinberg — 2023-06-22
  200. 201newsJoel Embiid Wants the African Diaspora to Flourish OnscreenEmmanuel Morgan — 2024-01-30
  201. 202webNBA Star Joel Embiid to Release Football Drama 'Backline' Through His Miniature Géant Production Banner and Anakle Films (EXCLUSIVE)Jack Dunn — 2024-09-23
  202. 204webJoel Embiid Disses Adidas and Under Armour Basketball Shoes2025-12-18
  203. 205magazineJoel Embiid Officially Signs Sneaker Deal With SkechersPat Benson — 2024-04-03