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 six-time All-Star has led the Sixers to the conference semifinals in four of the last five seasons. Known for dominating the paint and mid-range shooting, Embiid was named league-MVP for the first time in the 2022/23 seasons. In 66 regular season games, he averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 points and 4.2 assists per game. He shot 54.8% from the field, including 33.0% from dee
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 $47.6 million for the 2023/24 season. The below table lists Embiid’s salary for the coming seasons:
| Season | Salary |
| 2024/25 | $51.4 million |
| 2025/26 | $55.2 million |
| 2026/27 | $59 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 | - | Altercation with John Collins |
| January 27, 2023 | $25,000 | - | For making unsuitable gestures during a game. |
FAQs
A. Joel Embiid is 29 years old. He was born on March 16, 1994 in Cameroon.
A. Embiid will earn around $47.6 million for the 2023/24 season.
A. Joel Embiid was suspended for two games on October 31, 2019 for his altercation with center Karl-Anthony Towns.
A. Joel Embiid plays at the center position.
