Joel Embiid

Cameroonian-American basketball player (born 1994)

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Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian-American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After one year of college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks, he was drafted third overall by the 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft. The 7-foot (2.1 m) Embiid is a seven-time NBA All-Star, a five-time member of the All-NBA Team, a three-time member of the All-Defensive Team, and a two- time NBA scoring champion. He was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2023.

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76ers beat Thunder as Embiid returns from injury Joel Embiid says a two-month injury lay-off was "mentally" tough as he returns to help the Philadelphia 76ers pick up a 109-105 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Durant reacts to news of Embiid scoring 70 points Watch Phoenix Suns guard Kevin Durant's stunned reaction to news of Joel Embiid's 70-point haul for the Philadelphia 76ers. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024
Embiid scores record 70 points in 76ers win Joel Embiid becomes only the ninth player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a game as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the San Antonio Spurs. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024

Embiid outshines Jokic as 76ers beat Nuggets Joel Embiid scores 41 points as he outduels Nikola Jokic in the Philadelphia 76ers' 126-121 win over NBA champions the Denver Nuggets. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024
Embiid helps 76ers win and moves closer to record Joel Embiid manages at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game for the 13th time in a row to help his Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 121-111. BBC Sport - Published on December 23, 2023
Embiid hits NBA's longest scoring run in 51 years Joel Embiid scores more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in 12th straight game as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-113. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023

76ers' Embiid fined for making 'obscene gesture' Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid is handed a $35,000 (£28,800) fine for repeatedly making an "obscene gesture" during Sunday's win against the Portland Trail Blazers. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Embiid's USA decision 'very disappointing' for Africa NBA star Joel Embiid's decision to represent the USA over Cameroon is "very disappointing" for Africa and has "annoyed" Cameroon. BBC Sport - Published on October 10, 2023
'Put him in the friendzone!' - watch Embiid's huge block Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid makes a brilliant block against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference semi-final. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2023
Embiid leads 76ers closer to series win over Celtics Joel Embiid reaches 30 points for a third straight game as the Philadelphia 76ers win 115-103 at the Boston Celtics to leave the defending Eastern Conference champions close to elimination from the.. BBC Sport - Published on May 10, 2023

Celtics thrash Sixers to level semi-final MVP Joel Embiid's return cannot prevent the Philadelphia 76ers slipping to a 121-87 defeat by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
Embiid named MVP and Lakers win semi-final opener The Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid has been named the NBA's most valuable player for the 2022-23 season. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2023
'MVP race is over' - Embiid stars as 76ers edge Celtics Joel Embiid scores 52 points and adds 13 rebounds, six assists and two blocks as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 103-101. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023	Embiid, Doncic & Irving star as 76ers beat Dallas Watch the best plays from Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as the Philadelphia 76ers dented Dallas Mavericks' hopes of making the NBA play-offs with victory on Wednesday. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023
NBA Star Joel Embiid Becomes U.S. Citizen Joel Embiid is officially a U.S. citizen -- the Sixers big man just revealed he was sworn in at a recent ceremony in Philadelphia!! Embiid -- a native of Cameroon -- told the Associated Press Thursday.. TMZ.com - Published on September 29, 2022	NBA play-offs: Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid seals overtime win against Toronto Raptors Watch Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid hit a late three to seal a 104-101 overtime win at the Toronto Raptors, opening up a 3-0 lead in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference play-offs. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2022
NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-winning block among plays of the week Watch the best plays from the last week of NBA action, including a game-winning block by the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2022	NBA play-offs: Joel Embiid helps Philadelphia 76ers beat Atlanta Hawks as Nikola Jokic wins MVP Joel Embiid scores a play-off career-high 40 points as the Philadelphia 76ers level their semi-final series with the Atlanta Hawks, while Nikola Jokic wins Most Valuable Player for 2020-21. BBC Sport - Published on June 9, 2021