History of Joel Embiid in Timeline
Joel Embiid, a Cameroonian and American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers, is a dominant force in the NBA. Drafted third overall in 2014 after a year at Kansas, the 7-foot center has become a seven-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA Team member, and three-time All-Defensive Team selection. Embiid is also a two-time NBA scoring champion and was named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2023. He also won a gold medal on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team.
1954: Fifth player in NBA history to score at least 40 points and grab 20 rebounds since 1954
On April 9, 2022, Embiid had 41 points, a season-high 20 rebounds, four assists and two steals on 14-of-17 shooting from the field in a 133–120 win over the Indiana Pacers. Since the introduction of shot clock in 1954–55, Embiid became the fifth player in NBA history to score at least 40 points and grab 20 rebounds while shooting 80 percent or better from the field, joining former NBA All-Star John Drew and Hall of Famers Charles Barkley, Wilt Chamberlain and Bob Pettit.
1954: First player in the shot clock era to have 45 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists while being on the court less than 31 minutes
On November 6, 2023, Embiid posted 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists on 17–25 shooting from the field in a 146–128 victory over the Washington Wizards. Embiid also became the first player in the shot clock era (since 1954–55 season) to have 45 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists while being on the court less than 31 minutes.
1965: Joins Wilt Chamberlain from 1965-66 as the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Embiid had 53 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131–113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He became the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season, joining Allen Iverson (2000–01 and 2004–05) and Wilt Chamberlain (1965–66 and 1967–68).
1967: Joins Wilt Chamberlain from 1967-68 as the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Embiid had 53 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131–113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He became the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season, joining Allen Iverson (2000–01 and 2004–05) and Wilt Chamberlain (1965–66 and 1967–68).
1967: Embiid scored 70 points against the San Antonio Spurs breaking a Sixers franchise record for most points in a game previously set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967.
On January 22, 2024, Embiid scored 70 points along with 18 rebounds and five assists in a 133–123 win over the San Antonio Spurs, breaking the Sixers franchise record for most points in a game previously set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967. With the performance, Embiid also became the ninth player in NBA history to score 70 or more points in a game, and the third center to reach the mark, joining Chamberlain and David Robinson. He also became the first player in NBA history to score at least 70 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a game.
1968: First Sixers player with a 40-point triple-double since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968
On February 12, 2022, Embiid logged his fourth career triple-double with 40 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals in a 103–93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He became the first Sixers player with a 40-point triple-double since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968.
1971: Recorded his 12th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds, the NBA's longest such streak since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it in 1971
On December 20, 2023, Embiid scored a season-high 51 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a 127–113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also recorded his 12th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds. It is the NBA's longest such streak since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it in 16 straight games for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1971–72 season.
1973: First player in NBA history with 50 points, 10 boards, five assists and five blocks since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season
On November 13, 2022, Embiid became the first player in NBA history with 50 points, 10 boards, five assists and five blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season.
March 1975: Joins Hall of Famers Bob McAdoo in March 1975 with games of at least 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocked shots
On January 28, 2023, Embiid became just the third player in NBA history to record at least 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocked shots, joining Hall of Famers Chris Webber from January 5, 2001 and Bob McAdoo from March 18, 1975 with such games.
1981: Embiid joins James Harden as the first pair of teammates to lead the NBA in scoring and assists since George Gervin and Johnny Moore did so in the 1981–82 season
On April 9, 2023, Embiid was named the NBA scoring champion, averaging 33.1 points per game, doing so for the second straight season. He also joined James Harden as the first pair of teammates to lead the NBA in scoring and assists since George Gervin and Johnny Moore did so in the 1981–82 season.
1982: First center to average over 30 points per game since Moses Malone in 1982
In 2022, Embiid became the first center to average over 30 points per game since Moses Malone in 1982.
1982: First Center Since Malone to Average Over 30 Points Per Game
In the 2021-22 season, Joel Embiid became the first center since Moses Malone in 1982 to average over 30 points per game.
1982: First NBA Player with 40 Points, Seven Assists and Seven Blocks Since Erving
On 15 November 2017, Joel Embiid became the first NBA player with 40 points, seven assists, and seven blocks in a game since Julius Erving against the Pistons in 1982.
1983: Third Player with Such Numbers in 25 Minutes or Less
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid became just the third player since 1983-84 to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less.
December 1990: First Sixers Player Since Barkley with at Least 30 Points and 20 Rebounds
On 14 December 2018, Joel Embiid recorded 40 points and 21 rebounds, becoming the first Sixers player with at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a game since Barkley on 7 December 1990.
1990: Third Player with Such Numbers in 25 Minutes or Less
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid became just the third player since 1983-84 to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less, joining Pau Gasol (2015) and Fat Lever (1990).
November 1991: First Player Since Barkley to Reach Marks in Same Game
On 24 October 2018, Joel Embiid had 30 points and 19 rebounds in a 123–108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the franchise's first player to reach those marks in the same game since Charles Barkley did so in November 1991.
March 1994: Joel Embiid Born
In March 1994, Joel Hans Embiid was born. He is a Cameroonian and American professional basketball player.
1997: Embiid becomes first player in NBA history to average 40 or more points in a month on 60% field goal shooting.
Embiid finished the month of December 2023 averaging 40.2 PPG, 12.6 RPG and 4.9 APG on shooting splits of 60.6/42.3/92.1. With these numbers, he became the first player in NBA history to average 40 or more points in a month on 60% field goal shooting.
2000: First center since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 to become the NBA scoring champion
At the end of the regular season in 2022, Embiid was named the NBA scoring champion, averaging 30.6 points per game, becoming the first center to do so since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.
2000: First Center Since O'Neal to Lead NBA in Scoring
In the 2021-22 season, Joel Embiid became the first center to lead the NBA in scoring since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.
2000: Joins Allen Iverson from 2000-01 as the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Embiid had 53 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131–113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He became the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season, joining Allen Iverson (2000–01 and 2004–05) and Wilt Chamberlain (1965–66 and 1967–68).
January 2001: Joins Hall of Famers Chris Webber in January 2001 with games of at least 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocked shots
On January 28, 2023, Embiid became just the third player in NBA history to record at least 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocked shots, joining Hall of Famers Chris Webber from January 5, 2001 and Bob McAdoo from March 18, 1975 with such games.
December 2004: Highest Points for Sixer Since Iverson
On 1 November 2018, Joel Embiid had 41 points and 13 rebounds. Thirty-two of his 39 points on 3 November 2018 came in the first half, the highest for a Sixer since Allen Iverson had 33 points in the first half on 18 December 2004 against the Milwaukee Bucks.
2004: Joins Allen Iverson from 2004-05 as the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Embiid had 53 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 131–113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. He became the third player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season, joining Allen Iverson (2000–01 and 2004–05) and Wilt Chamberlain (1965–66 and 1967–68).
2005: First Sixer since Allen Iverson to lead the league in scoring since 2005
In 2022, Embiid became the first Sixer to lead the league in scoring since Allen Iverson won the title for the fourth and final time in 2005.
2006: Most Points by a Sixers Player Since Iverson
On 15 November 2017, Joel Embiid scored 46 points, giving him the most points by a Sixers player since Allen Iverson scored 46 against the Chicago Bulls in 2006.
2007: First Sixers Player to Notch 40 20-Point Performances Since Iguodala
On 15 March 2018, Joel Embiid became the first Sixers player to notch 40 20-point performances in a season since Andre Iguodala in 2007–08.
January 2008: One of only players since 1997 to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
On November 6, 2023, Embiid posted 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists on 17–25 shooting from the field in a 146–128 victory over the Washington Wizards. He scored 29 points on 10–10 shooting in the 3rd quarter, joining LeBron James (10–10, January 4, 2008) and Klay Thompson (13–13, January 23, 2015) as the only players since 1997–98 season to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
2009: First Philadelphia All-Star Starter Since Iverson
On 18 January 2018, Joel Embiid became the first Philadelphia player selected as an All-Star starter since Allen Iverson in the 2009–10 season.
November 2012: Committed to Kansas
In November 2012, Joel Embiid, a five-star recruit, committed to the University of Kansas.
2013: Played First Season for Kansas
In the 2013–14 season, Joel Embiid played 28 games for the University of Kansas, averaging 11.2 points and earning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors and was named second-team All-Big 12.
2013: First Sixers All-Star Since Holiday
On 18 January 2018, Joel Embiid became the first Philadelphia player selected as an All-Star starter since Allen Iverson in the 2009–10 season, and the first Sixers All-Star since Jrue Holiday in 2013.
February 2014: Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist
On 13 February 2014, Joel Embiid was named one of the 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year.
March 2014: Stress Fracture
In March 2014, Joel Embiid suffered a stress fracture in his back, causing him to miss the Big 12 tournament and NCAA tournament.
April 2014: Declared for NBA Draft
On 9 April 2014, Joel Embiid declared for the 2014 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
June 2014: Underwent Surgery
On 20 June 2014, Joel Embiid underwent surgery on a broken navicular bone in his right foot and was ruled out for four to six months, and six days later, he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.
August 2014: Signed Rookie Contract
On 26 August 2014, Joel Embiid signed his rookie scale contract with the 76ers and was later ruled unlikely to play in the 2014–15 season due to his foot injury.
October 2014: Brother's death
In October 2014, Joel Embiid's younger brother, Arthur, tragically died in a car crash in Cameroon.
2014: Drafted by the 76ers
In 2014, after one year of college basketball, Joel Embiid was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft.
January 2015: One of only players since 1997 to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
On November 6, 2023, Embiid posted 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists on 17–25 shooting from the field in a 146–128 victory over the Washington Wizards. He scored 29 points on 10–10 shooting in the 3rd quarter, joining LeBron James (10–10, January 4, 2008) and Klay Thompson (13–13, January 23, 2015) as the only players since 1997–98 season to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
June 2015: Setback in Recovery
On 13 June 2015, it was announced that Joel Embiid had suffered a setback in his recovery from his foot injury, with a CT scan revealing less healing than anticipated.
August 2015: Second Foot Surgery
On 18 August 2015, Joel Embiid underwent a second round of surgery on his right foot, making his chances of playing in the 2015–16 season slim. He then missed the entire 2015-2016 season.
2015: Third Player with Such Numbers in 25 Minutes or Less
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid became just the third player since 1983-84 to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less, joining Pau Gasol (2015) and Fat Lever (1990).
October 2016: Preseason and Regular Season Debut
On 4 October 2016, Joel Embiid started at center in the 76ers' first preseason game against the Boston Celtics. Later, on 26 October 2016, Embiid made his long-awaited NBA regular-season debut against the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording 20 points and 7 rebounds.
2016: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
At the end of the 2016-17 season, Joel Embiid was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
January 2017: Eastern Conference Player of the Week
On 11 January 2017, Embiid grabbed a then-career high 14 rebounds. On 23 January, he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, 16 January through Sunday, 22 January.
February 2017: Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month
On 2 February 2017, Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in January and a Taco Bell Skills Challenge participant. On 11 February 2017, it was revealed that Embiid had a torn meniscus in his left knee.
February 2017: Embiid named to preliminary Cameroon team for FIBA AfroBasket
On February 7, 2017, Embiid was named to the preliminary Cameroon team to compete in the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket in the Republic of Congo.
March 2017: Underwent Surgery
On 24 March 2017, Joel Embiid underwent successful minor arthroscopic surgery to address the meniscus tear in his left knee.
October 2017: Signed Contract Extension
On 10 October 2017, Joel Embiid signed a five-year, $148 million contract extension with the 76ers. On 18 October, Embiid made 18 points and 13 rebounds. Five days later, he scored 30 points.
October 2018: Double-Double Against Bucks
On 24 October 2018, Joel Embiid had 30 points and 19 rebounds in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, becoming the franchise's first player to reach those marks in the same game since Charles Barkley in November 1991. On 27 October 2018, he registered a double-double in all six games to start the season.
2018: Relationship with Anne de Paula
In 2018, Joel Embiid started a relationship with Brazilian model Anne de Paula.
2018: Named All-Star Starter
On 18 January 2018, Joel Embiid was named a starter for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. He was also named Eastern Conference Player of the Week on 21 January and 12 February.
October 2019: Suspended for Altercation
On 31 October 2019, Joel Embiid was suspended for two games without pay due to an altercation with Karl-Anthony Towns.
February 2020: Season-High Points
On 20 February 2020, Joel Embiid scored a then season-high 39 points. Four days later, Embiid scored a then-career high 49 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
September 2020: Birth of son
In September 2020, Anne de Paula, Embiid's partner, gave birth to their son.
February 2021: Career-High Points
On 20 February 2021, Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with a then-career-high 50 points in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
March 2021: Donation to fight homelessness
In March 2021, Joel Embiid donated $100,000 of his 2021 NBA All-Star Game winnings to fight homelessness in Philadelphia.
April 2021: NBA Cares Community Assist Award
In April 2021, Embiid received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for donating $100,000 to fight homelessness.
August 2021: Embiid signed a four-year extension with the 76ers
In August 2021, Joel Embiid signed a four-year, $196 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.
2021: Led NBA in Scoring
During the 2021–22 season, Joel Embiid led the NBA in scoring.
January 2022: Embiid matched his career high of 50 points
In January 2022, Joel Embiid matched his then-career high of 50 points on 17-for-23 shooting from the field, along with 12 rebounds and three blocks, in a 123–110 win over the Orlando Magic.
July 2022: Granted French citizenship
In July 2022, Joel Embiid was granted citizenship by France, recognized for his exceptional interest as a foreigner.
November 2022: Embiid scored a career-high 59 points against the Utah Jazz
On November 13, 2022, Embiid scored a career-high 59 points along with 11 rebounds, eight assists and seven blocks in a 105–98 victory over the Utah Jazz.
2022: Led NBA in Scoring
During the 2022–23 season, Joel Embiid led the NBA in scoring.
2022: Expiration of Under Armour deal
In 2022, Embiid's five-year sneaker sponsorship deal with Under Armour expired.
July 2023: Marriage to Anne de Paula
In July 2023, Joel Embiid married Brazilian model Anne de Paula.
November 2023: Embiid recorded his sixth 45-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game
On November 6, 2023, Embiid posted 48 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists on 17–25 shooting from the field in a 146–128 victory over the Washington Wizards. Embiid also recorded his sixth 45-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game, passing Wilt Chamberlain for most in Sixers history.
2023: Founded Miniature Géant
In 2023, Joel Embiid founded Miniature Géant, a production studio, in partnership with Lebron James's SpringHill Company, focusing on African storytelling.
2023: Named NBA MVP
In 2023, Joel Embiid was named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP).
January 2024: Embiid put up a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists through playing only the first three quarters
On January 2, 2024, Embiid put up a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists through playing only the first three quarters in a 110–97 win over the Chicago Bulls. He became the first player in NBA history to put up at least 30 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a game without playing in the fourth quarter.
April 2024: Embiid recorded a playoff career-high 50 points against the New York Knicks and revealed he was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy
On April 25, 2024, Embiid put up a playoff career-high 50 points along with eight rebounds and four assists in the Sixers' 125–114 victory in Game 3 of the first round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. In the press conference after the game, he stated that he had been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy and had been dealing with migraines and blurred vision.
September 19, 2024: Embiid signed a three-year extension
On September 19, 2024, Embiid signed a three-year, $193 million extension, which would keep him under contract through the 2028–29 season.
2024: New sneaker deal with Skechers
In 2024, Embiid officially announced a new sneaker deal with Skechers.
2024: Committed to play for the U.S. Olympic team
In 2024, Joel Embiid committed to play for the U.S. Olympic team in Paris, motivated by the desire to win a gold medal for his son.
2024: Wins Gold Medal
In 2024, Joel Embiid won a gold medal as part of the U.S. Olympic team.
2024: Miniature Géant announced projects
In 2024, Miniature Géant announced two projects: a documentary about Memphis Depay and Backline, a narrative feature about African athletes breaking into professional American football.
2024: Embiid averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 19 total starts during the 2024-25 NBA season.
On February 28, 2025, the 76ers announced that Embiid would miss the remainder of the season due to ongoing issues with his left knee. In 19 total starts for Philadelphia during the 2024–25 NBA season, he averaged 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists.
February 4, 2025: Embiid returned after a left knee injury
On February 4, 2025, Embiid returned after a left knee injury sidelined him the previous 15 games. He recorded his eighth career triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a 118–116 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
December 12, 2025: Embiid scored a then season-high 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 115–105 win over the Indiana Pacers.
On December 12, 2025, Embiid scored a then season-high 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 115–105 win over the Indiana Pacers.
2025: Start of Backline production
In 2025, production was set to begin on Backline, with filming split between Nigeria and the United States.
January 22, 2026: Embiid recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 128–122 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.
On January 22, 2026, Embiid recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 128–122 overtime win over the Houston Rockets.
2028: Possible play for Cameroon
In 2028, Embiid may potentially play for Cameroon in the future, pending permission from FIBA and the United States men's national basketball team.
2028: Embiid to remain under contract through 2028-29
On September 19, 2024, Embiid signed a three-year, $193 million extension, which would keep him under contract through the 2028–29 season.
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