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Philadelphia 76ers | #21 | Center-Forward

Joel Embiid

PPG

26.9

RPG

7.7

APG

3.9

HEIGHT

7'0" (2.13m)

WEIGHT

270lb (122kg)

COUNTRY

Cameroon

LAST ATTENDED

Kansas

AGE

32 years

BIRTHDATE

March 16, 1994

DRAFT

2014 R1 Pick 3

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

7'0" | 270lb | 32 years

DRAFT

2014 R1 Pick 3

BIRTHDATE

March 16, 1994

COUNTRY

Cameroon

LAST ATTENDED

Kansas

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Apr 06, 2026PHI @ SASL393481942.12633.3161984.2571210443-7
Apr 03, 2026PHI vs. MINW341961735.31616.76785.7211137031315
Mar 30, 2026PHI @ MIAL3426102540.02633.34580.016730134-18
Mar 28, 2026PHI @ CHAW362981942.13650.0101376.9066202005
Mar 25, 2026PHI vs. CHIW2835121770.6331008988.90667013233

Player News

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04/10/2026, 7:13 PM

Undergoes successful appendectomy

Embiid underwent a successful appendectomy Thursday, and his timeline for a return to basketball activities is uncertain, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com.

04/09/2026, 7:35 PM

Needs surgery for appendicitis

The 76ers announced Thursday that Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and needs to undergo surgery.

04/09/2026, 5:21 PM

Out with illness

Embiid (illness) won't play in Thursday's game against Houston, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.

04/07/2026, 3:39 AM

Strikes for 34 points in loss

Embiid racked up 34 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 16-19 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and four blocks in 39 minutes during Monday's 115-102 loss to the Spurs.

04/05/2026, 10:05 PM

Not listed on injury report

Embiid (oblique) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Spurs.

Awards and Honors

  • 3 All-Defensive Team

  • 5 All-NBA

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 7 NBA All-Star

  • 1 NBA Most Valuable Player

  • 7 NBA Player of the Month

  • 14 NBA Player of the Week

  • 3 NBA Rookie of the Month

  • 1 Olympic Gold Medal