Joel Embiid’s full name is Joel Hans Embiid. He is a 27-year-old professional Cameroonian basketball player. Embiid plays for the NBA (National Basketball Association) for the team of Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid net worth in 2021 is approximately $32.1 million. Moreover, he played basketball in his college years as well.
Net Worth: $32.1 million
Source of Wealth: Salary and Endorsements
Nationality: Cameroonian
Date of Birth: March 16, 1994
Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Children: 1
Record: 50 points.
Embiid was drafted into the National Basketball Association after spending one year in college with the Kansas Jayhawks.
He was drafted in the year 2014 in the third overall pick of the NBA draft. Joel was drafted by the team of Philadelphia 76ers. He had suffered multiple injuries in his knee and foot which is why his debut was delayed till 2016-17.
Joel Embiid has only played 31 games and yet made the achievement of All-Rookie First team in the NBA. He is also known by the nickname “the process’. However, Joel had given this nickname to himself.
What is Joel Embiid net worth in 2021?
Joel Embiid net worth in 2021 has been estimated by sources to be around $32.1 million approximately. The major source of Joel’s income is his salary which he receives from the National Basketball Association.
Moreover, another source of his income is the endorsement contracts which he has with several brands.
Many sources have stated that Joel Embiid makes approximately around $6.5 million from his endorsement contracts with several brands. his endorsement deals are currently Amazon, Electronic Arts (EA), Mountain Dew, and Under Armour.
Awards and Achievements
Joel Embiid is an exceptional basketball player who is much loved by his fans all around. He has made several records in his entire basketball career.
Additionally, Embiid has made plenty of accomplishments in his basketball career. Moreover, he has received a few honors and awards as well from the NBA. Here is a list of all his accomplishments and achievements that he made in his entire basketball career.
- Joel Embiid has been an All-Star in the NBA about 4 times consecutively from the year 2018 to 2021.
- He has made it to All-NBA Second team for two consecutive times i.e. in the years 2018 and 2019.
- He has made it to the All-Defensive Second Team in the NBA for two consecutive times i.e. in the years 2018 and 2019.
- Big 12 All-Newcomer Team in 2014.
- All-Rookie First Team in NBA in 2017.
- Second-team All-Big 12 in 2014.
- Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2014.
- Big 12 All-Defensive Team in 2014.
Early and Personally Life
Joel Embiid was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon. His father’s name is Thomas Embiid and he was a military officer. He was an athletic child and was interested in sports ever since he was in his childhood. moreover, Joel used to play soccer and volleyball as well. He wanted to play volleyball professionally but started playing basketball instead.
Embiid is not the only child of his parents. He had a younger brother too but he had died in a car crash. Additionally, he has a younger sister as well. Joel Embiid became a father in 2020. He has a son with Anne de Paula.
