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<h2>Philadelphia 76ers</h2>
<h2><b>History</b></h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers trace their roots back to the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League which was founded in 1946. They are one of the oldest teams in the league. Even though many teams opted to move to the Basketball Association of America when a merger between NBL and BAA was in-talks, the Nationals remained with the NBL. They were one of seven NBL teams that were brought into the NBA after the merger of NBL and BAA in 1949. The team found early success by winning its first NBA title in 1955.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-404728 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201009144600/1200px-Philadelphia_76ers_logo.svg-2.png" alt="" width="1200" height="1200" />

When new owners purchased the franchise in 1963, the team was relocated to Philadelphia. This was after the Philadelphia Warriors had moved to San Francisco. So, the NBA allowed the relocation to fill the void in a major city like Philadelphia. After moving to Philadelphia, a contest was held to find a new name for the team and the winning name was, the <em>"76ers"</em>. So far, the Sixers have won three NBA championships.
<h2><b>Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers?</b></h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC which was founded by private equity investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer in September 2017. The investment group led by Harris and Blitzer reportedly purchased 100% of the franchise for $280 million in 2011 from previous owners Comcast Spectacor. The holding company also owns the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and the Delaware Blue Coats of the G-League, among others.
<h2><b>Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers?</b></h2>
Former NBA star Elton Brand is the General Manager of the 76ers. Notably, the two-time All-Star also played for the Sixers during his 16-year NBA career. After dominating college basketball for Duke, Brand declared for the 1999 draft. The Chicago Bulls selected the power forward as the #1 pick.

Brand hit the ground running in his rookie season and averaged a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in 81 games. For his impressive performances throughout the season, he shared the Rookie of the Year award with superstar Steve Francis.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-how-did-philadelphia-76ers-coach-doc-rivers-get-the-nickname-doc/" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Did Philadelphia 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Get the Nickname ?Doc??</a></strong>

After two seasons with the Bulls, Brand was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2001. He continued to play at a high level in the upcoming seasons and established himself as one of the best players in the league. Unfortunately, Brand suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2007 and only played 8 games that season. He was then traded to the 76ers where he played four seasons and contributed decently.

After small stints in Dallas and Atlanta, Brand announced his retirement in 2015. However, he came back from retirement in 2016 and returned to the Sixers where he finished his playing career during the off-season. After his second retirement, Brand was named the player development consultant of the Sixers. A year later he became the GM of the Delaware Blue Coats. Brand was promoted as the GM of the 76ers in 2018.
<h2><b>Team sponsors</b></h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed an <em>"eight-figure deal"</em> with Crypto.com as the team's jersey patch sponsor in 2021. Some of the other major sponsors of the team are 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola.
<h2><b>Philadelphia 76ers roster</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">James Harden</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joel Embiid</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tobias Harris</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">P.J. Tucker</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">38</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Tyrese Maxey</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">22</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Danuel House Jr.</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">De?Anthony Melton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Georges Niang</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Montrezl Harrell</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Center</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Furkan Korkmaz</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jaden Springer</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shake Milton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><b>Achievements and wins</b></h2>
The Syracuse Nationals were unsuccessful during their time in the NBL from 1946 to 1949. After moving to the NBA in 1949, the team clinched their first division title in 1950. Despite disappointments in the playoffs, the team continued its ascension, winning the division title again in 1952. The Nationals faced the Lakers in the 1953-54 NBA Finals.In an epic game 7, the Lakers clinched the title.

The Nationals reached the Finals in the next year as well and locked horns with the Boston Celtics this time. It was another tightly contested series. In the dying seconds of the game, NBA legend George King gave the Nationals the lead by sinking a free-throw and then stole the inbound pass to clinch the franchise's first-ever championship in 1955.

The reigning champions struggled in the next season - a trend that continued in the years that followed. The team was then relocated to Philadelphia by new owners in 1963. Also, the team's name was changed to the Philadelphia 76ers after a naming contest. The Sixers then made a bold move by acquiring superstar Wilt Chamberlain from the Warriors. Led by Chamberlain, the 76ers became one of the best teams in the league, with other stars such as Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer.

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After winning the division title in 1966 and 1967, the team reached the 1967 Finals against the Warriors. The Warriors' history with Philadelphia added fuel to the contest. Chamberlain and his teammates helped the 76ers clinch the second title by beating the Warriors in six games. This brought an end to their 12-year title drought.

After one more season, the 76ers traded Chamberlain to the Lakers. In the seasons that followed, the team struggled to make deep runs in the playoffs. The Sixers then made a blockbuster $3 million move to bring superstar Julius Erving to the team in 1976 when the ABA merged with the NBA. Erving was already a two-time ABA champion and brought immediate success leading the 76ers to the Finals.

After taking a 2-0 lead against the Trail Blazers, the team shockingly lost the next four games and lost the title. The Sixers then lost the 1980 and 1982 Finals against the Lakers. The 76ers finally avenged their losses when they swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983.

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After the 1983 season, the 76ers struggled to make the Finals despite the efforts of NBA legend Charles Barkley. After Barkley left the team, the Sixers did not make the playoffs for a few years. Then superstar Allen Iverson brought new energy to the franchise. Iverson led the team to the Finals in 2001. Unfortunately, the Sixers lost the series 4-1.

In recent years, the Sixers have become one of the best teams in the league with the entry of 2022 NBA MVP Joel Embiid. However, he is yet to lead the team to the ultimate stage.
<h2><b>Key players and coaches</b></h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers have had some great players and coaches over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of the following legends: Dolph Schayes (4), Hal Greer (15), Dave Zinkoff, Billy Cunningham (32), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Julius Erving (6), Maurice Cheeks (10), Bobby Jones (24), Moses Malone (2), Charles Barkley (34) and Allen Iverson (3).

Some of the legendary head coaches of the 76ers have been Alex Hannum, Jack Ramsay, Chuck Daly and Larry Brown.
<h2><b>Philadelphia 76ers mascot and uniforms</b></h2>
Franklin the Dog has been the mascot of the 76ers since 2015. Currently, the Sixers don white uniforms for home games, blue uniforms for away trips, and an alternate uniform in red. Also, the team has various other uniforms like the City edition, Earned, etc.
<h2><b>Philadelphia 76ers? rivals?</b></h2>
The Boston Celtics are arguably the biggest rivals of the 76ers. Being two of the oldest teams in the NBA and also from the same Conference, the two have a feisty rivalry. The teams have clashed a record 19 times in the playoffs. The Celtics have mostly dominated, winning 12. The trend continued in the 2022-23 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals when the Celtics eliminated the 76ers 4-2.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are another major rival of the Sixers because of their history in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals six times and the Lakers have won on five occasions. The Lakers' dominance started in 1950 when they defeated the Sixers 4-2. In the 1953-54 Finals, the Lakers again came out on top with a 4-3 win. The two teams clashed in the 1980 Finals and the Lakers won 4-2. The Lakers again defeated the 76ers 4-2 in the 1982 Finals. The Sixers and the Lakers once again locked horns the next year. This time, the 76ers swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983.

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Fast forward to the 2000-01 season, the teams again faced each other on the ultimate stage. Notably, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers had swept every opponent in the playoffs that year. They were looking to set the record by sweeping the 76ers as well. However, Allen Iverson and the Sixers shocked everyone by winning game-1 at the Lakers' home. But the run was short-lived as the Lakers won the next four comfortably to win the title.
<h2><b>Why are the Philadelphia 76ers called the 76ers?</b></h2>
The Philadelphia 76ers' name originates from the year 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.
<h2><b>Philadelphia 76ers on social media</b></h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sixers/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@sixers</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@sixers</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sixers/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@Sixers</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table style="height: 730px" width="533">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1946</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">President</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Daryl Morey</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">East</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">General Manager</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Elton Brand</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head Coach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nick Nurse</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Crypto.com, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, etc.</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arena</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wells Fargo Center</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Division Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Value</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$3.15 billion</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Philadelphia 76ers History The Philadelphia 76ers trace their roots back to the Syracuse Nationals of the National Basketball League which was founded in 1946. They are one of the oldest teams in the league. Even though many teams opted to move to the Basketball Association of America when a merger between NBL and BAA was in-talks, the Nationals remained with the NBL. They were one of seven NBL teams that were brought into the NBA after the merger of NBL and BAA in 1949. The team found early success by winning its first NBA title in 1955. When new owners purchased the franchise in 1963, the team was relocated to Philadelphia. This was after the Philadelphia Warriors had moved to San Francisco. So, the NBA allowed the relocation to fill the void in a major city like Philadelphia. After moving to Philadelphia, a contest was held to find a new name for the team and the winning name was, the &#8220;76ers&#8221;. So far, the Sixers have won three NBA championships. Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers? The Philadelphia 76ers are owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC which was founded by private equity investors Josh Harris and David Blitzer in September 2017. The investment group led by Harris and Blitzer reportedly purchased 100% of the franchise for $280 million in 2011 from previous owners Comcast Spectacor. The holding company also owns the New Jersey Devils of the NHL and the Delaware Blue Coats of the G-League, among others. Who is the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers? Former NBA star Elton Brand is the General Manager of the 76ers. Notably, the two-time All-Star also played for the Sixers during his 16-year NBA career. After dominating college basketball for Duke, Brand declared for the 1999 draft. The Chicago Bulls selected the power forward as the #1 pick. Brand hit the ground running in his rookie season and averaged a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in 81 games. For his impressive performances throughout the season, he shared the Rookie of the Year award with superstar Steve Francis. Read More: How Did Philadelphia 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Get the Nickname ?Doc?? After two seasons with the Bulls, Brand was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2001. He continued to play at a high level in the upcoming seasons and established himself as one of the best players in the league. Unfortunately, Brand suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in 2007 and only played 8 games that season. He was then traded to the 76ers where he played four seasons and contributed decently. After small stints in Dallas and Atlanta, Brand announced his retirement in 2015. However, he came back from retirement in 2016 and returned to the Sixers where he finished his playing career during the off-season. After his second retirement, Brand was named the player development consultant of the Sixers. A year later he became the GM of the Delaware Blue Coats. Brand was promoted as the GM of the 76ers in 2018. Team sponsors The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly signed an &#8220;eight-figure deal&#8221; with Crypto.com as the team&#8217;s jersey patch sponsor in 2021. Some of the other major sponsors of the team are 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola. Philadelphia 76ers roster  James Harden Shooting Guard 33  Joel Embiid Center 29  Tobias Harris Power Forward 30  P.J. Tucker Power Forward 38  Tyrese Maxey Point Guard 22  Danuel House Jr. Small Forward 30  De?Anthony Melton Shooting Guard 25  Georges Niang Small Forward 29  Montrezl Harrell Center 29  Furkan Korkmaz Shooting Guard 25  Jaden Springer Guard 20  Shake Milton Shooting Guard 26  Achievements and wins The Syracuse Nationals were unsuccessful during their time in the NBL from 1946 to 1949. After moving to the NBA in 1949, the team clinched their first division title in 1950. Despite disappointments in the playoffs, the team continued its ascension, winning the division title again in 1952. The Nationals faced the Lakers in the 1953-54 NBA Finals.In an epic game 7, the Lakers clinched the title. The Nationals reached the Finals in the next year as well and locked horns with the Boston Celtics this time. It was another tightly contested series. In the dying seconds of the game, NBA legend George King gave the Nationals the lead by sinking a free-throw and then stole the inbound pass to clinch the franchise&#8217;s first-ever championship in 1955. The reigning champions struggled in the next season &#8211; a trend that continued in the years that followed. The team was then relocated to Philadelphia by new owners in 1963. Also, the team&#8217;s name was changed to the Philadelphia 76ers after a naming contest. The Sixers then made a bold move by acquiring superstar Wilt Chamberlain from the Warriors. Led by Chamberlain, the 76ers became one of the best teams in the league, with other stars such as Billy Cunningham and Hal Greer. After winning the division title in 1966 and 1967, the team reached the 1967 Finals against the Warriors. The Warriors&#8217; history with Philadelphia added fuel to the contest. Chamberlain and his teammates helped the 76ers clinch the second title by beating the Warriors in six games. This brought an end to their 12-year title drought. After one more season, the 76ers traded Chamberlain to the Lakers. In the seasons that followed, the team struggled to make deep runs in the playoffs. The Sixers then made a blockbuster $3 million move to bring superstar Julius Erving to the team in 1976 when the ABA merged with the NBA. Erving was already a two-time ABA champion and brought immediate success leading the 76ers to the Finals. After taking a 2-0 lead against the Trail Blazers, the team shockingly lost the next four games and lost the title. The Sixers then lost the 1980 and 1982 Finals against the Lakers. The 76ers finally avenged their losses when they swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983. Read More: When Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Revealed One of the Nastiest Wilt Chamberlain Moments After the 1983 season, the 76ers struggled to make the Finals despite the efforts of NBA legend Charles Barkley. After Barkley left the team, the Sixers did not make the playoffs for a few years. Then superstar Allen Iverson brought new energy to the franchise. Iverson led the team to the Finals in 2001. Unfortunately, the Sixers lost the series 4-1. In recent years, the Sixers have become one of the best teams in the league with the entry of 2022 NBA MVP Joel Embiid. However, he is yet to lead the team to the ultimate stage. Key players and coaches The Philadelphia 76ers have had some great players and coaches over the years. The franchise has retired the jerseys of the following legends: Dolph Schayes (4), Hal Greer (15), Dave Zinkoff, Billy Cunningham (32), Wilt Chamberlain (13), Julius Erving (6), Maurice Cheeks (10), Bobby Jones (24), Moses Malone (2), Charles Barkley (34) and Allen Iverson (3). Some of the legendary head coaches of the 76ers have been Alex Hannum, Jack Ramsay, Chuck Daly and Larry Brown. Philadelphia 76ers mascot and uniforms Franklin the Dog has been the mascot of the 76ers since 2015. Currently, the Sixers don white uniforms for home games, blue uniforms for away trips, and an alternate uniform in red. Also, the team has various other uniforms like the City edition, Earned, etc. Philadelphia 76ers? rivals? The Boston Celtics are arguably the biggest rivals of the 76ers. Being two of the oldest teams in the NBA and also from the same Conference, the two have a feisty rivalry. The teams have clashed a record 19 times in the playoffs. The Celtics have mostly dominated, winning 12. The trend continued in the 2022-23 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals when the Celtics eliminated the 76ers 4-2. The Los Angeles Lakers are another major rival of the Sixers because of their history in the Finals. The two have battled in the Finals six times and the Lakers have won on five occasions. The Lakers&#8217; dominance started in 1950 when they defeated the Sixers 4-2. In the 1953-54 Finals, the Lakers again came out on top with a 4-3 win. The two teams clashed in the 1980 Finals and the Lakers won 4-2. The Lakers again defeated the 76ers 4-2 in the 1982 Finals. The Sixers and the Lakers once again locked horns the next year. This time, the 76ers swept the Lakers for their third title in 1983. Read More: The NBA Legend Who Changed the Game Even Before Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant Set Foot Fast forward to the 2000-01 season, the teams again faced each other on the ultimate stage. Notably, led by Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Lakers had swept every opponent in the playoffs that year. They were looking to set the record by sweeping the 76ers as well. However, Allen Iverson and the Sixers shocked everyone by winning game-1 at the Lakers&#8217; home. But the run was short-lived as the Lakers won the next four comfortably to win the title. Why are the Philadelphia 76ers called the 76ers? The Philadelphia 76ers&#8217; name originates from the year 1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Philadelphia 76ers on social media  Instagram @sixers  Twitter @sixers  Facebook @Sixers  Website https://www.nba.com/sixers?tmd=1    Founded? 1946  Owner Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment LLC  President Daryl Morey  Conference East  General Manager Elton Brand  Head Coach Nick Nurse  Sponsors Crypto.com, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, etc.  Arena Wells Fargo Center  Championships 3  Conference Titles 5  Division Titles 12  Team Value $3.15 billion

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<h2><strong>Al Horford 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements</strong></h2>
Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso or more commonly known as Al Horford is a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> player. He was born on June 3, 1986, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. In 2000, Horford's family shifted to Michigan, where he attended Grand Ledge High School and became a star basketball player there.

He later joined Florida on an athletic scholarship and helped them to the 2005 SEC Tournament where he was the MVP and back-to-back NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007.

[caption id="attachment_796828" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-796828" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-10T002852Z_139052855_MT1USATODAY16925782_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PRESEASON-TORONTO-RAPTORS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics center Al Horford" width="1920" height="1382" /> Oct 9, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Al Horford NBA Career</h2>
Horford was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/atlanta-hawks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a>. He played nine seasons with them where he earned four All-Star appearances, before joining the Celtics in 2016. He played three seasons with the Celtics, and added another All-Star nod to his resume. Following this stint, he signed a massive deal with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> in the 2019 Free Agency, but only spent one season there before being traded to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oklahoma City Thunder</a>. Now he is back in Boston after being traded once again, as he aims to fill in the veteran role for this young and promising team.
<h2>Major on court achievements:</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>5נNBA All-Star?(2010,?2011,?2015,?2016,?2018)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team?(2011)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2008)</li>
 	<li>2נNCAA champion?(2006,?2007)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Al Horford 2021 stats:</h2>
In the 2020-21 season, Horford averaged <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/horfoal01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14.2 points</a>, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in just 28 games with the OKC Thunder. His production is likely to further decrease in the upcoming season with the Celtics.
<h2>Al Horford Current Contract:</h2>
Horford inked a four-year, $109 million <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/boston-celtics/al-horford-2199/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> during the 2019 off-season with the 76ers. It has been since labelled one of the worst contracts of this decade. He is now in Year 3 of this contract and will earn $27 million in the 2021-22 season.
<h2>Al Horford 2021 net worth:</h2>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/al-horford-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a> estimates the net worth of Al Horford as $60 million. Back to back huge contracts with the Celtics and the 76ers have propelled him to being one of the highest earning players currently.

[caption id="attachment_796830" align="alignnone" width="1805"]<img class="size-full wp-image-796830" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-10T021922Z_1058496735_MT1USATODAY16926704_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PRESEASON-TORONTO-RAPTORS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics center Al Horford" width="1805" height="1920" /> Oct 9, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) guards Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Al Horford Endorsements</h2>
Al Horford, who ranked 79th in <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/al-horford/?sh=6a5082de2cff" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a>' list of World's highest paid athletes of 2020, is estimated to earn around $3.3 million from endorsements. He has had endorsements with brands like Dunkin' Donuts, Intel, JBL, Nike, Unilever among others.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Amelia</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Dominican</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6? 9? (2.06 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">109 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Panini, Dunkin' Donuts, Banco Popular,?Intel,?Nike,?Unilever,?Unilever Indonesia</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Al Horford

Al Horford 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso or more commonly known as Al Horford is a Boston Celtics player. He was born on June 3, 1986, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. In 2000, Horford&#8217;s family shifted to Michigan, where he attended Grand Ledge High School and became a star basketball player there. He later joined Florida on an athletic scholarship and helped them to the 2005 SEC Tournament where he was the MVP and back-to-back NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007. Oct 9, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Al Horford NBA Career Horford was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by Atlanta Hawks. He played nine seasons with them where he earned four All-Star appearances, before joining the Celtics in 2016. He played three seasons with the Celtics, and added another All-Star nod to his resume. Following this stint, he signed a massive deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 Free Agency, but only spent one season there before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now he is back in Boston after being traded once again, as he aims to fill in the veteran role for this young and promising team. Major on court achievements: 5נNBA All-Star?(2010,?2011,?2015,?2016,?2018) All-NBA Third Team?(2011) NBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2008) 2נNCAA champion?(2006,?2007) Al Horford 2021 stats: In the 2020-21 season, Horford averaged 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in just 28 games with the OKC Thunder. His production is likely to further decrease in the upcoming season with the Celtics. Al Horford Current Contract: Horford inked a four-year, $109 million contract during the 2019 off-season with the 76ers. It has been since labelled one of the worst contracts of this decade. He is now in Year 3 of this contract and will earn $27 million in the 2021-22 season. Al Horford 2021 net worth: Celebrity Net Worth estimates the net worth of Al Horford as $60 million. Back to back huge contracts with the Celtics and the 76ers have propelled him to being one of the highest earning players currently. Oct 9, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) guards Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Al Horford Endorsements Al Horford, who ranked 79th in Forbes&#8216; list of World&#8217;s highest paid athletes of 2020, is estimated to earn around $3.3 million from endorsements. He has had endorsements with brands like Dunkin&#8217; Donuts, Intel, JBL, Nike, Unilever among others.  Age 35  Marital Status Married  Spouse Amelia  Nationality Dominican  Height 6? 9? (2.06 m)  Weight 109 kg  Endorsements Panini, Dunkin&#8217; Donuts, Banco Popular,?Intel,?Nike,?Unilever,?Unilever Indonesia

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<h2>Ben Simmons 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements</h2>
Benjamin David Simmons or Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia on July 20, 1996. He was born to an American-born father, Dave, who played pro basketball in Australia.

As a youngster, Simmons was interested in Basketball and Football (Soccer as it is known in the US) in Australia. As a teenager, he eventually chose to concentrate on Basketball. At the age of 15, Simmons played basketball for?Box Hill Senior Secondary College?at the 2011 Australian Schools Championships before taking up a scholarship at the?Australian Institute of Sport?in 2012. Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects.

After moving to the United States, Simmons played college basketball for one season with the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, when he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. In 2016, Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the first overall pick in the <a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a> draft that year. He became the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick (after Andrew Bogut?and?Kyrie Irving) in 11 years.

[caption id="attachment_961943" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-961943 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-11T003003Z_2037556610_MT1USATODAY17868076_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BROOKLYN-NETS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Ben Simmons" width="1920" height="1316" /> Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. In the next season, he received his first All-Star selection. During the 2019-20 season, he evolved as a defender and notched his game up a level. He earned another All-Star appearance, along with his first All-NBA and All-Defensive team appearance too.

Following a poor outing in 2020-21, he refused to play for the 76ers franchise. After sitting out the entire season, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February 2022. However, things remained the same as Simmons didn't feature for the Nets even once.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major on-court achievements</h2>
3? NBA All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021)

All-NBA Third Team?(2020)

2 x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2021)

NBA Rookie of the Year?(2018)

NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2018)

Consensus first-team?All-American?(2016)

USBWA National Freshman of the Year?(2016)

First-team All-SEC?(2016)

SEC Freshman of the Year?(2016)

Mr. Basketball USA
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Simmons stats</h2>
In the 2020-21 season, <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/simmobe01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Simmons</a> averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He didn't play a single game throughout the 2021-22 season.

His career averages are 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. In total, he has played only 275 regular season games in six years as he has sat out two entire seasons.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Simmons 2022 net worth</h2>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/ben-simmons-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity net worth</a> estimated the net worth of Ben Simmons as $6 million. In 2016, he had initially signed a rookie-level contract with the Sixers. Before the start of the 2019/20 season, Simmons and the Sixers agreed to a rookie max contract extension for five years reported to be around $170 million.

[caption id="attachment_496364" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-496364" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229213356/2020-12-28T015340Z_320811432_MT1USATODAY15366290_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-AT-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS.jpg" alt="Ben Simmons" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Simmons is the third highest-paid NBA rookie ever. Ben Simmons' primary endorsement is with the athletic apparel giant Nike, which signed the hoops supernova to a $20 million contract during his rookie season. The deal does offer bonus incentives that could boost his Nike contract to $40 million in value.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Unmarried</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Australian/American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6? 10? (2.08 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">109 kg</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements Benjamin David Simmons or Ben Simmons was born in Melbourne, Australia on July 20, 1996. He was born to an American-born father, Dave, who played pro basketball in Australia. As a youngster, Simmons was interested in Basketball and Football (Soccer as it is known in the US) in Australia. As a teenager, he eventually chose to concentrate on Basketball. At the age of 15, Simmons played basketball for?Box Hill Senior Secondary College?at the 2011 Australian Schools Championships before taking up a scholarship at the?Australian Institute of Sport?in 2012. Later that year, Simmons made his first appearance in the United States at the renowned Pangos All-American Camp for basketball prospects. After moving to the United States, Simmons played college basketball for one season with the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, when he was named a consensus first-team All-American and the USBWA National Freshman of the Year. In 2016, Philadelphia 76ers drafted him with the first overall pick in the NBA draft that year. He became the third Melbourne-born number one overall pick (after Andrew Bogut?and?Kyrie Irving) in 11 years. Mar 10, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) during warmups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports After sitting out a year due to an injured right foot, he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2018. In the next season, he received his first All-Star selection. During the 2019-20 season, he evolved as a defender and notched his game up a level. He earned another All-Star appearance, along with his first All-NBA and All-Defensive team appearance too. Following a poor outing in 2020-21, he refused to play for the 76ers franchise. After sitting out the entire season, Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in February 2022. However, things remained the same as Simmons didn&#8217;t feature for the Nets even once. Major on-court achievements 3? NBA All-Star (2019, 2020, 2021) All-NBA Third Team?(2020) 2 x NBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2021) NBA Rookie of the Year?(2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2018) Consensus first-team?All-American?(2016) USBWA National Freshman of the Year?(2016) First-team All-SEC?(2016) SEC Freshman of the Year?(2016) Mr. Basketball USA Ben Simmons stats In the 2020-21 season, Simmons averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He didn&#8217;t play a single game throughout the 2021-22 season. His career averages are 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.7 assists per game. In total, he has played only 275 regular season games in six years as he has sat out two entire seasons. Ben Simmons 2022 net worth Celebrity net worth estimated the net worth of Ben Simmons as $6 million. In 2016, he had initially signed a rookie-level contract with the Sixers. Before the start of the 2019/20 season, Simmons and the Sixers agreed to a rookie max contract extension for five years reported to be around $170 million. Dec 27, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Simmons is the third highest-paid NBA rookie ever. Ben Simmons&#8217; primary endorsement is with the athletic apparel giant Nike, which signed the hoops supernova to a $20 million contract during his rookie season. The deal does offer bonus incentives that could boost his Nike contract to $40 million in value.  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Nationality Australian/American  Height 6? 10? (2.08 m)  Weight 109 kg

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<h2>Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More</h2>
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023 (Update)</b></h2>
Joel Embiid has an estimated net worth of around $35 million, according to various reports. For the 2022-23 season, Embiid reportedly earned about $34 million playing for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a>. In his nine years in the league so far, the Cameroonian has earned over $166 million in NBA salaries. The 76ers star also makes a lot of money from his endorsement deals and investments.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s early life?</b></h2>
Joel Embiid was born on 16 March 1994, in Yaound?, Cameroon where he spent most of his childhood. From a very young age, Embiid was drawn towards sports. However, he did not pick up a basketball until he was 15. He then moved to the United States when he was 16 to play basketball. After one year at Montverde Academy, Embiid transferred to The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida, where he developed into one of the best high school players in the country. The 7' center graduated high school in 2013 and committed to the University of Kansas. He played one year of college basketball for the Jay Hawks before declaring for the NBA draft in 2014.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s family and personal life</b></h2>
Joel Embiid was born to Thomas Embiid, who was a military officer, and his wife Christine. The couple had three children together. Joel is the oldest and has a younger sister Muriel Embiid. The youngest of the siblings, Arthur Embiid, unfortunately passed away in a car crash in 2014. Muriel has been a major supporter of her brother during the ups and downs in his NBA career.

The Philadelphia 76ers star has been in a relationship with Brazilian model Anne de Paula since 2018. The couple welcomed their first child together in 2020, who was named Arthur in memory of Joel's late brother.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s career</b></h2>
Joel Embiid mostly played soccer and volleyball during his childhood and dreamed about playing professional volleyball in Europe. He started playing basketball at 15 and was discovered by NBA veteran Luc Mbah a Moute, who is also from Yaound?, during a basketball camp. With Mbah a Moute's mentorship, Embiid moved to the United States when he was 16 to pursue a career in basketball. However, Embiid's start to basketball was not the easiest.

After starting to play basketball at the age of 15, Embiid lacked some physical abilities and skills required for the game when he moved to the US a year later. He struggled to get game time during his time with Montverde Academy. Also, he often faced a lot of criticism from his teammates. However, he was determined and worked harder than ever. During his time with The Rock School, Embiid developed remarkably and helped the team clinch the state championship.

[caption id="attachment_1723458" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1723458" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-05-06T001557Z_113136096_MT1USATODAY20602770_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Joel Embiid" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) with the MVP trophy before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His performances garnered a lot of attention and he became a five-star recruit. After analyzing his options carefully, Embiid opted to join the University of Kansas in 2013. He had some major performances for the Jay Hawks during his one year. However, he missed out on the NCAA tournament due to an injury. He then declared for the NBA draft in 2014.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Embiid as the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft despite the injury concerns. He had a tough start to his life in the NBA as well. The Cameroonian missed the first two seasons of his career due to a broken navicular bone in his foot. This raised doubts about the future of Embiid in the league and many questioned the 76ers' decision to pick him. However, he came back strong in 2016.

Embiid averaged over 20 points per game in his first season in the league and earned <span style="font-weight: 400">a spot in the All-Rookie First Team. He continued his development and clinched a spot in the All-Star team the next year. In the next few seasons, Embiid established himself as one of the best players in the league. In 2022, he became the first center since NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal to win the scoring title. He has been in the running for the NBA MVP award for three seasons in a row and finally won the award this season.</span>
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s career stats</b></h2>
<strong>Regular season stats:</strong>

Games played - 394

Points per game - 27.2

Rebounds per game - 11.2

Assists per game - 3.4

Blocks per game - 1.7

<strong>Playoffs stats:</strong>

Games played? - 48

Points per game - 23.6

Rebounds per game - 10.9

Assists per game - 2.8

Blocks per game - 1.5
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s endorsements and investments</b></h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and investments of Joel Embiid are as follows:
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Under Armour</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Crpyto.com</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">PepsiCo</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Mountain Dew</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">EA</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Amazon</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Dignitas </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Mitchel and Ness?</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA MVP (2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2? NBA scoring champion (2022, 2023)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">6? NBA All-Star (2018-2023)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">4? All-NBA Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">3? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s current contract details</b></h2>
After missing a lot of games in the first two years of his NBA career, Embiid signed a 5 year $147.7 million maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017. Despite the injury concerns surrounding the center, the 76ers still showed faith in him. As Embiid continued climbing the ranks in the league, he then signed a four-year $210 million maximum contract extension in 2021. With this, he will reportedly earn an average salary of over $52 million per year. For the next season, he is all set to receive over $46 million in salary. Forbes ranked him 40th on the list of highest-paid athletes in the world for 2022.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s charitable work</b></h2>
Joel Embiid strives to give back and uplift the community. In 2022, he launched ?In Memory of Arthur?, which was an initiative drafted to make a positive change in Philadelphia by investing in some of its most impactful non-profit organizations. The 2023 NBA MVP reportedly contributed $1 million to the initiative.

[caption id="attachment_1716920" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1716920" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-05-02T003647Z_1288042755_MT1USATODAY20576537_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="1920" /> May 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the first half during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He also founded the Arthur Embiid &amp; Angels Foundation which aims to protect and unite disadvantaged children in Cameroon. In 2020, he reportedly donated $500,000 to the #FirstRespondersFirst initiative to support the healthcare workers, who were on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. <span style="font-weight: 400">Also, Embiid partnered with 76ers owners Josh Harris, and David Blitzer and donated $1.3 million to Penn Medicine during the pandemic.?</span>

He committed to donating $100,000 to fight homelessness and is also involved in the charitable works of the Sixers Youth Foundation.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s car collection</b></h2>
Despite being one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Joel Embiid does not boast a huge car collection like most NBA superstars. Interestingly, Embiid received his driver's license only in 2017 and mostly used Uber until then. After getting his driver's license, Embiid has been seen in a <span style="font-weight: 400">Range Rover Classic Edition multiple times, which</span>?seems to be his only car.
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">After stepping into the NBA, Embiid purchased a house for his parents in Cameroon. He currently lives with his girlfriend and son on the 40th floor of a high-rise apartment building in Philadelphia. The luxury apartment spans over 2700 square feet with three bedrooms and bathrooms. The apartment reportedly has all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion.</span>
<h2><b>Joel Embiid?s</b><b> social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelembiid/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@joelembiid</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@JoelEmbiid</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoelEmbiid/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@JoelEmbiid</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joel Hans Embiid</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joel Embiid</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">16 March 1994</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Yaound?, Cameroon</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">29</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7? 0? (2.13 m)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">280 lbs (127 kg)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Christine and Thomas Embiid</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Muriel Embiid, Arthur Embiid (late)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cameroonian?</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">African</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$35 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$34 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Anne de Paula</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">In a relationship</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arthur Embiid</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball player</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Philadelphia 76ers</span></td>
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Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023 (Update) Joel Embiid has an estimated net worth of around $35 million, according to various reports. For the 2022-23 season, Embiid reportedly earned about $34 million playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. In his nine years in the league so far, the Cameroonian has earned over $166 million in NBA salaries. The 76ers star also makes a lot of money from his endorsement deals and investments. Joel Embiid?s early life? Joel Embiid was born on 16 March 1994, in Yaound?, Cameroon where he spent most of his childhood. From a very young age, Embiid was drawn towards sports. However, he did not pick up a basketball until he was 15. He then moved to the United States when he was 16 to play basketball. After one year at Montverde Academy, Embiid transferred to The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida, where he developed into one of the best high school players in the country. The 7&#8242; center graduated high school in 2013 and committed to the University of Kansas. He played one year of college basketball for the Jay Hawks before declaring for the NBA draft in 2014. Joel Embiid?s family and personal life Joel Embiid was born to Thomas Embiid, who was a military officer, and his wife Christine. The couple had three children together. Joel is the oldest and has a younger sister Muriel Embiid. The youngest of the siblings, Arthur Embiid, unfortunately passed away in a car crash in 2014. Muriel has been a major supporter of her brother during the ups and downs in his NBA career. The Philadelphia 76ers star has been in a relationship with Brazilian model Anne de Paula since 2018. The couple welcomed their first child together in 2020, who was named Arthur in memory of Joel&#8217;s late brother. Joel Embiid?s career Joel Embiid mostly played soccer and volleyball during his childhood and dreamed about playing professional volleyball in Europe. He started playing basketball at 15 and was discovered by NBA veteran Luc Mbah a Moute, who is also from Yaound?, during a basketball camp. With Mbah a Moute&#8217;s mentorship, Embiid moved to the United States when he was 16 to pursue a career in basketball. However, Embiid&#8217;s start to basketball was not the easiest. After starting to play basketball at the age of 15, Embiid lacked some physical abilities and skills required for the game when he moved to the US a year later. He struggled to get game time during his time with Montverde Academy. Also, he often faced a lot of criticism from his teammates. However, he was determined and worked harder than ever. During his time with The Rock School, Embiid developed remarkably and helped the team clinch the state championship. May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) with the MVP trophy before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports His performances garnered a lot of attention and he became a five-star recruit. After analyzing his options carefully, Embiid opted to join the University of Kansas in 2013. He had some major performances for the Jay Hawks during his one year. However, he missed out on the NCAA tournament due to an injury. He then declared for the NBA draft in 2014. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Embiid as the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft despite the injury concerns. He had a tough start to his life in the NBA as well. The Cameroonian missed the first two seasons of his career due to a broken navicular bone in his foot. This raised doubts about the future of Embiid in the league and many questioned the 76ers&#8217; decision to pick him. However, he came back strong in 2016. Embiid averaged over 20 points per game in his first season in the league and earned a spot in the All-Rookie First Team. He continued his development and clinched a spot in the All-Star team the next year. In the next few seasons, Embiid established himself as one of the best players in the league. In 2022, he became the first center since NBA legend Shaquille O&#8217;Neal to win the scoring title. He has been in the running for the NBA MVP award for three seasons in a row and finally won the award this season. Joel Embiid?s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 394 Points per game &#8211; 27.2 Rebounds per game &#8211; 11.2 Assists per game &#8211; 3.4 Blocks per game &#8211; 1.7 Playoffs stats: Games played? &#8211; 48 Points per game &#8211; 23.6 Rebounds per game &#8211; 10.9 Assists per game &#8211; 2.8 Blocks per game &#8211; 1.5 Joel Embiid?s endorsements and investments Some of the biggest endorsements and investments of Joel Embiid are as follows: Under Armour Crpyto.com PepsiCo Mountain Dew EA Amazon Dignitas Mitchel and Ness? Joel Embiid?s major achievements and awards NBA MVP (2023) 2? NBA scoring champion (2022, 2023) 6? NBA All-Star (2018-2023) 4? All-NBA Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) 3? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017) Joel Embiid?s current contract details After missing a lot of games in the first two years of his NBA career, Embiid signed a 5 year $147.7 million maximum contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017. Despite the injury concerns surrounding the center, the 76ers still showed faith in him. As Embiid continued climbing the ranks in the league, he then signed a four-year $210 million maximum contract extension in 2021. With this, he will reportedly earn an average salary of over $52 million per year. For the next season, he is all set to receive over $46 million in salary. Forbes ranked him 40th on the list of highest-paid athletes in the world for 2022. Joel Embiid?s charitable work Joel Embiid strives to give back and uplift the community. In 2022, he launched ?In Memory of Arthur?, which was an initiative drafted to make a positive change in Philadelphia by investing in some of its most impactful non-profit organizations. The 2023 NBA MVP reportedly contributed $1 million to the initiative. May 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the first half during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports He also founded the Arthur Embiid &amp; Angels Foundation which aims to protect and unite disadvantaged children in Cameroon. In 2020, he reportedly donated $500,000 to the #FirstRespondersFirst initiative to support the healthcare workers, who were on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Embiid partnered with 76ers owners Josh Harris, and David Blitzer and donated $1.3 million to Penn Medicine during the pandemic.? He committed to donating $100,000 to fight homelessness and is also involved in the charitable works of the Sixers Youth Foundation. Joel Embiid?s car collection Despite being one of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Joel Embiid does not boast a huge car collection like most NBA superstars. Interestingly, Embiid received his driver&#8217;s license only in 2017 and mostly used Uber until then. After getting his driver&#8217;s license, Embiid has been seen in a Range Rover Classic Edition multiple times, which?seems to be his only car. Joel Embiid?s house After stepping into the NBA, Embiid purchased a house for his parents in Cameroon. He currently lives with his girlfriend and son on the 40th floor of a high-rise apartment building in Philadelphia. The luxury apartment spans over 2700 square feet with three bedrooms and bathrooms. The apartment reportedly has all the amenities one can expect in a luxury mansion. Joel Embiid?s social media accounts  Instagram @joelembiid  Twitter @JoelEmbiid  Facebook @JoelEmbiid  &nbsp;  Full Name Joel Hans Embiid  Popular Name Joel Embiid  Birth Date 16 March 1994  Birth Place Yaound?, Cameroon  Age 29  Height 7? 0? (2.13 m)  Weight 280 lbs (127 kg)  Parents Christine and Thomas Embiid  Siblings Muriel Embiid, Arthur Embiid (late)  Nationality Cameroonian?  Ethnicity African  Net Worth $35 million  Salary $34 million  Spouse Anne de Paula  Relationship/Marital Status In a relationship  Children Arthur Embiid  Profession Basketball player  Team Philadelphia 76ers  &nbsp;

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