Joel Embiid's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Joel Embiid. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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, 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. He's also a two-time NBA scoring champion and was crowned the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2023. Further solidifying his status, Embiid earned a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2024.
1954: Fifth Player in NBA history to score at least 40 points and grab 20 rebounds while shooting 80 percent or better since the introduction of shot clock in 1954–55
On April 9, 2022, Joel 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, since the introduction of shot clock in 1954–55.
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, Joel Embiid 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 as player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Joel Embiid 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 as player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Joel Embiid 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 breaks Sixers franchise record for most points in a game previously set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967
On January 22, 2024, Joel Embiid scored 70 points in a win against the San Antonio Spurs, breaking the Sixers franchise record for most points in a game, which was previously set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967.
1968: First Sixers player with 40-point triple-double since Wilt Chamberlain
On February 12, 2022, Joel Embiid became the first Sixers player with a 40-point triple-double since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968.
1971: Embiid records his 12th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds.
On December 20, 2023, Joel Embiid 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 with 50 points, 10 boards, five assists and five blocks in a game since blocks became an official stat in the 1973–74 season
On November 13, 2022, Joel 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: Becomes the second player in 76ers franchise history to produce at least four games of 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and five-plus assists, joining Wilt Chamberlain
On January 28, 2023, Joel Embiid became the second player in 76ers franchise history to produce at least four games of 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and five-plus assists, joining Wilt Chamberlain. He also joined Hall of Famers Chris Webber (5 January 2001) and Bob McAdoo (18 March 1975) with such games.
1981: Embiid joins James Harden as the first pair of teammates to lead the NBA in scoring and assists in a season since George Gervin and Johnny Moore did so in the 1981–82 season
On April 9, 2023, Joel Embiid joined James Harden as the first pair of teammates to lead the NBA in scoring and assists in a season 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
At the end of the 2022 regular season, Joel Embiid became the first center to average over 30 points per game since Moses Malone in 1982.
1982: Most points, assists and blocks in a game since Erving
On 15 November 2017, Joel Embiid scored a career-high 46 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, had seven assists, and seven blocked shots, becoming the first NBA player with 40 points, seven assists, and seven blocks in a game since Julius Erving in 1982.
1983: Third Player to post specific stats in 25 minutes since 1983-84
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid had 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes in a 115–107 win over the Houston Rockets, becoming just the third player to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less since 1983–84.
December 1990: First Sixers player with 30 points and 20 rebounds since Barkley
On 14 December 2018, Joel Embiid recorded 40 points and 21 rebounds in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, 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 to post specific stats in 25 minutes since 1983-84
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid had 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes in a 115–107 win over the Houston Rockets, becoming just the third player to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less since 1983–84, joining Pau Gasol (2015) and Fat Lever (1990).
November 1991: First Player to reach specific marks in the 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.
1997: Embiid joins LeBron James and Klay Thompson as only player since 1997-98 to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
On November 6, 2023, Joel Embiid joined LeBron James (10–10, 4 January 2008) and Klay Thompson (13–13, 23 January 2015) as the only players since 1997–98 season to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
2000: First center named NBA scoring champion since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000
At the end of the 2022 regular season, Joel Embiid was named the NBA scoring champion, becoming the first center to do so since Shaquille O'Neal in 2000.
2000: First Center to lead in scoring since O'Neal
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 as player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Joel Embiid 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: Becomes the second player in 76ers franchise history to produce at least four games of 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and five-plus assists, joining Wilt Chamberlain
On January 28, 2023, Joel Embiid became the second player in 76ers franchise history to produce at least four games of 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and five-plus assists, joining Wilt Chamberlain. He also joined Hall of Famers Chris Webber (5 January 2001) and Bob McAdoo (18 March 1975) with such games.
December 2004: Highest Points in first half by Sixer since Iverson
On 3 November 2018, Joel Embiid recorded 39 points and 17 rebounds in a win over the Detroit Pistons, with thirty-two of his 39 points coming 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 as player in 76ers franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in the same season
On December 11, 2022, Joel Embiid 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 to lead the league in scoring since Allen Iverson in 2005
At the end of the 2022 regular season, Joel 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 a career-high 46 points, making it the most points by a Sixers player since Allen Iverson scored 46 against the Chicago Bulls in 2006.
2007: First Sixers player to reach 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: Embiid joins LeBron James as only player since 1997-98 to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
On November 6, 2023, Joel Embiid joined LeBron James (10–10, 4 January 2008) and Klay Thompson (13–13, 23 January 2015) as the only players since 1997–98 season to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
2013: Played 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.
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 award while playing for the University of Kansas.
January 2015: Embiid joins Klay Thompson as only player since 1997-98 to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
On November 6, 2023, Joel Embiid joined LeBron James (10–10, 4 January 2008) and Klay Thompson (13–13, 23 January 2015) as the only players since 1997–98 season to shoot 10-for-10 or better in a quarter.
2015: Third Player to post specific stats in 25 minutes since 1983-84
On 30 October 2017, Joel Embiid had 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 25 minutes in a 115–107 win over the Houston Rockets, becoming just the third player to post such numbers in 25 minutes of play or less since 1983–84, joining Pau Gasol (2015) and Fat Lever (1990).
October 2018: First Player to reach specific marks in the 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.
February 2021: Career-High Scoring Game
On 20 February 2021, Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with a then-career-high 50 points and 17 rebounds in the 76ers' 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 combat homelessness in Philadelphia.
April 2021: NBA Cares Community Assist Award
In April 2021, Joel Embiid received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for his donation to fight homelessness in Philadelphia.
2021: Led NBA in Scoring
In the 2021–22 and 2022-23 seasons, Joel Embiid led the NBA in scoring.
January 2022: Embiid Matches Career High
On January 19, 2022, Joel Embiid matched his then-career high of 50 points in a win over the Orlando Magic.
November 2022: Embiid Scores Career High
On November 13, 2022, Joel Embiid scored a career-high 59 points in a victory over the Utah Jazz.
2022: Led NBA in Scoring
In the 2021–22 and 2022-23 seasons, Joel Embiid led the NBA in scoring.
November 2023: Embiid records sixth 45-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game
On November 6, 2023, Joel Embiid recorded his sixth 45-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist game, passing Wilt Chamberlain for most in Sixers history.
January 2024: Becomes 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
On January 2, 2024, Joel Embiid 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 during a win over the Chicago Bulls.
February 4, 2025: Embiid Returns from Knee Injury and Records Triple-Double
On February 4, 2025, Joel Embiid returned after missing 15 games due to a left knee injury. He recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.
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