- Nicknames
- The Process
- Jo Jo
- Height7′ (2.13 m)
- Joel Embiid is a Cameroonian-American basketball superstar, NBA Most Valuable Player, two-time scoring champion, and Olympic gold medalist whose mix of power, finesse, and personality has redefined what it means to be the modern big man. Born in Yaounde, Cameroon - Embiid didn’t pick up a basketball until his teens yet quickly rose to become the No 3 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. This past January, Embiid became the seventh player in the Philadelphia 76ers franchise history to surpass 13,000 career points. As the face of the Philadelphia 76ers for nearly a decade, his dominance on the court and charisma off it have made him one of the most magnetic figures in global sports.
Off the court, Embiid’s impact extends far beyond basketball. Embiid founded Miniature Géant, a production company dedicated to telling authentic stories about sports and Africa. Through his philanthropic initiative IMOA, he champion grassroots organizations in Philadelphia focused on youth development, education, and violence prevention. A father of two, Embiid brings the same humor, heart and authenticity to everything he does.
Most recently, Joel partnered with Skechers on a multi-year deal, marked by the December 2025 release of their first named basketball crossover sneaker, the JE1.
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- SpouseAnne De Paula(July 22, 2023 - present) (1 child)
- Center for the Philadelphia 76ers (2014-present).
- Fluent in French and Bassa.
- His dad Thomas is a former handball player and His mom Christine.
- Has a son Arthur Elijah De Paula Embiid (b. September 2020). with his girlfriend (now wife) Anne De Paula.
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