The league witnessed a blockbuster trade deadline day with some of the biggest stars involved in the trade deals. Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden to the Sixers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond. This trade deal finally put an end to the Ben Simmons saga. While Harden is a top incoming for the Sixers, Joel Embiid reportedly wanted the Sixers to bring someone else. Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey wanted Harden badly and did everything he could to sign him. Harden and Morey have had a good relationship since their Rockets days. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200815094719/james-harden-joel-embiid-1.jpg] WATCH THIS STORY: Biggest Video Game Releases Scheduled for March 2022 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/esports-biggest-video-game-releases-scheduled-for-march-2022/] While Morey pulled off the Harden deal smartly, Sixers star Joel Embiid [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joel-embiid/] reportedly wanted him to sign someone else. Embiid has been in top form this season and is one of the contenders for the MVP award. He felt that Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/bradley-beal/] would have been a better fit in Philly and pushed for him. JOEL EMBIID PUSHED FOR BRADLEY BEAL AT FIRST AND NOT JAMES HARDEN The Ringer’s Bill Simmons recently talked about the Harden-Simmons trade in his podcast. During the podcast, he revealed that Embiid wanted Beal badly and kept pushing for him. “Part of the reason the trade stuff took so long was because there was the Sixers side that wanted Harden—obviously Daryl (Morey) because Harden is his guy,” Simmons said in his podcast [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6yymdvanGoXrYhMSkZ7ZUB?si=f9ef65c637944729&nd=1]. “But Embiid really wanted Beal because he felt like he was a better fit and was pushing, pushing, pushing.” Bradley Beal [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210228195329/2021-02-28T015034Z_1170784516_MT1USATODAY15643623_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-AT-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS.jpg]Feb 27, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Bradley Beal has been out due to a sprained ligament on his left wrist. However, as Bill reported, Embiid pushed for him despite knowing his injury status. But Morey had his focus on reuniting with Harden [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/james-harden/] and made it happen in the end. James Harden has been underwhelming this season so far. His overall and three-point shooting efficiency has been dreadful this season with 41.4% and 33.2%, respectively. But Harden has been on the top for many seasons and with confidence, he has the ability to bounce back. He has improved the Sixers [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/] roster and could play an important role in helping them win a championship this season. ALSO READ- LeBron James Promoting Son Bronny’s Latest Underwear Collection Leaves NBA Twitter Head Over Heels [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-lebron-james-promoting-son-bronny-james-latest-underwear-collection-leaves-nba-twitter-head-over-heels/] Can the Philadelphia 76ers lift the championship this season? Let us know your thoughts! 

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<strong>Bradley Beal 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements</strong>

Bradley Beal was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 28, 1993. Beal's family has a sports background. He first learned Basketball from his mother Besta, who played college basketball at Kentucky State. He has four brothers, each of whom plays college football.

Beal attended Chaminade College Preparatory School. He was one of those prodigies who made it to the FIBA U-17 World Championship, representing USA. He won the championship and also won the MVP, making it to the all-tournament team.

[caption id="attachment_567902" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-567902" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210228195329/2021-02-28T015034Z_1170784516_MT1USATODAY15643623_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MINNESOTA-TIMBERWOLVES-AT-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS.jpg" alt="Bradley Beal" width="1920" height="1474" /> Feb 27, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

After that, he played college basketball for the Florida Gators, before being selected by Washington Wizards with the third overall pick in the 2012 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-season-preview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> draft. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Wizards' unit.
<h3>Bradley Beal with the Washington Wizards</h3>
Ever since his debut, Bradley Beal showed promising signs of being a star. Starting alongside John Wall, Beal formed an incredible backcourt duo for the Wizards.

For the first four seasons though Beal's numbers did not take a big jump as he continued to be a 16 point per game scorer in the NBA. But he truly stepped in the 2016-17 season. Averaging about 23 points per game, Beal's scoring potential was visible.

[caption id="attachment_528960" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-528960" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210127103316/2021-01-27T035506Z_1019324137_MT1USATODAY15487100_RTRMADP_3_NBA-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS-AT-HOUSTON-ROCKETS.jpg" alt="Wizards' Bradley Beal" width="1920" height="1382" /> Jan 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

If 2016-17 was a breakout season for Beal, 2019-20 season was the one were Beal unleashed himself. Averaging 30.5 points, 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game, the 28-year-old was the second best scorer in the league only topped by James Harden.

The same trend continued in the 2020-21 season. While he did share the court with a dynamic point guard like Russell Westbrook, the scoring load was still the same. Averaging 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, Beal was the second highest scorer in the league yet again and led his team to a playoff berth as well.

While Beal has become one of the best scorers in the game, post season success has been scarce. Can the Wizards help Beal by pairing him up with a second star or is a first round exit the best Beal and Co. can achieve?
<h3>Major on-court achievements</h3>
3× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021)

3rd Team All-NBA (2021)

NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013)

First-team All-SEC (2012)
<h3>Bradley Beal stats</h3>
In the 605 games and 9 seasons Beal has played with the Wizards, he has transformed into an incredible shooting guard who can play on and off the ball. So far, the 3-time All-Star has career <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bealbr01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averages</a> of 22.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

Despite the presence of a superstar like Russell Westbrook last season, Beal was the go-to scoring option for the team yet again. With averages of 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, Beal was the second highest scorer in the league behind Stephen Curry.
<h3>Bradley Beal's 2021 net worth</h3>
Celebrity Net worth has estimated the net worth of Beal as <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/bradley-beal-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$40 million</a>. Earning $22.3 million last season, Beal was the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/bradley-beal/?sh=38728c885a15" target="_blank" rel="noopener">96th</a> highest paid athlete in the world.
<h3>Beal Beal contract details</h3>
After his initial rookie-level contract, Beal re-signed with the Wizards in 2016 to a maximum-level contract worth $127 million over five years. This makes the majority of his own court earnings.

Currently Beal is in two-year contract worth <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/washington-wizards/bradley-beal-10811/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$71,764,430</a>. Set to earn $34,502,129 for the 2021-22 season, Beal's current contract is set to expire at the end of 2022-23 season. Given that the 28-year-old might go out for free in a couple of seasons, the Wizards front office will be eager to tie down their talismanic guard to a newer deal.

[caption id="attachment_506087" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506087" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107082428/2021-01-07T012442Z_2004436281_MT1USATODAY15404401_RTRMADP_3_NBA-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Bradley Beal of Washington Wizards" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 6, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h3>Endorsements by Bradley Beal</h3>
Beal earns around $2 M from endorsements, the majority of which comes from his Nike deal. Apart from the apparel and footwear brand, he endorses a few other major brands like Tissot and Pepsi.
<table>
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">American</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">6′ 3″ (1.91 m)</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="319">94 kg</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Panini, Old Spice, Tissot, Nike, PepsiCo, Verizon Communications</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal 2021: Net worth, salary &amp; endorsements Bradley Beal was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 28, 1993. Beal&#8217;s family has a sports background. He first learned Basketball from his mother Besta, who played college basketball at Kentucky State. He has four brothers, each of whom plays college football. Beal attended Chaminade College Preparatory School. He was one of those prodigies who made it to the FIBA U-17 World Championship, representing USA. He won the championship and also won the MVP, making it to the all-tournament team. Feb 27, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after a three point basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports After that, he played college basketball for the Florida Gators, before being selected by Washington Wizards with the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Since then, he has been an integral part of the Wizards&#8217; unit. Bradley Beal with the Washington Wizards Ever since his debut, Bradley Beal showed promising signs of being a star. Starting alongside John Wall, Beal formed an incredible backcourt duo for the Wizards. For the first four seasons though Beal&#8217;s numbers did not take a big jump as he continued to be a 16 point per game scorer in the NBA. But he truly stepped in the 2016-17 season. Averaging about 23 points per game, Beal&#8217;s scoring potential was visible. Jan 26, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Carmen Mandato/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports If 2016-17 was a breakout season for Beal, 2019-20 season was the one were Beal unleashed himself. Averaging 30.5 points, 6.1 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game, the 28-year-old was the second best scorer in the league only topped by James Harden. The same trend continued in the 2020-21 season. While he did share the court with a dynamic point guard like Russell Westbrook, the scoring load was still the same. Averaging 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, Beal was the second highest scorer in the league yet again and led his team to a playoff berth as well. While Beal has become one of the best scorers in the game, post season success has been scarce. Can the Wizards help Beal by pairing him up with a second star or is a first round exit the best Beal and Co. can achieve? Major on-court achievements 3× NBA All-Star (2018, 2019, 2021) 3rd Team All-NBA (2021) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013) First-team All-SEC (2012) Bradley Beal stats In the 605 games and 9 seasons Beal has played with the Wizards, he has transformed into an incredible shooting guard who can play on and off the ball. So far, the 3-time All-Star has career averages of 22.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. Despite the presence of a superstar like Russell Westbrook last season, Beal was the go-to scoring option for the team yet again. With averages of 31.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, Beal was the second highest scorer in the league behind Stephen Curry. Bradley Beal&#8217;s 2021 net worth Celebrity Net worth has estimated the net worth of Beal as $40 million. Earning $22.3 million last season, Beal was the 96th highest paid athlete in the world. Beal Beal contract details After his initial rookie-level contract, Beal re-signed with the Wizards in 2016 to a maximum-level contract worth $127 million over five years. This makes the majority of his own court earnings. Currently Beal is in two-year contract worth $71,764,430. Set to earn $34,502,129 for the 2021-22 season, Beal&#8217;s current contract is set to expire at the end of 2022-23 season. Given that the 28-year-old might go out for free in a couple of seasons, the Wizards front office will be eager to tie down their talismanic guard to a newer deal. Jan 6, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Endorsements by Bradley Beal Beal earns around $2 M from endorsements, the majority of which comes from his Nike deal. Apart from the apparel and footwear brand, he endorses a few other major brands like Tissot and Pepsi.  Age 28  Marital Status Married  Nationality American  Height 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)  Weight 94 kg  Endorsements Panini, Old Spice, Tissot, Nike, PepsiCo, Verizon Communications

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is James Harden?</b></h2>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">James Harden has been one of the NBA's most talented offensive players over the last decade. The bearded shooting guard is known for his crafty style, superb ability to create his shot, and excellence at driving to the basket and drawing fouls.</p>
<p class="whitespace-pre-wrap">After being selected #3 overall in the 2009 draft out of Arizona State, Harden first made his mark with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He, however, blossomed into a superstar after a 2012 trade to the Houston Rockets, developing creative moves like his signature step-back jump shot. With his scoring touch, he won MVP honors in 2018 and three scoring titles while with the Rockets, solidifying his status among the game's current greats.</p>

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's early life</b></h2>
James Harden was born on August 26, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, and spent most of his early life there. James Harden's parents are James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis. Since his father was in and out of prison throughout his childhood, Harden was mostly raised by his mother. He was the youngest of three children and there is a ten-year age gap between him and his next sibling. His elder brother is Akili Roberson, who has played college football. His elder sister, Arnique Jelks, is an interior designer.

Harden was nicknamed Lucky by his mother because Willis had multiple miscarriages before giving birth to him. Raising her children in Compton, Willis encouraged them to pursue sports to stay out of trouble.

The Beard developed a love for the game of basketball when he was very young and started playing the sport passionately. Soon, Harden became one of the most talented high school stars in the state. After graduating from Artesia High School, Lakewood in 2007, he received multiple college offers and committed to Arizona State University. Harden played two years of college basketball where he impressed many and declared for the NBA draft in 2009.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's wife and children</b></h2>
Harden has been in romantic relationships with many high-profile celebrities, like Amber Rose, Khloe Kardashian, Brittany Renner, and Ashanti, among others. Currently, the 2018 NBA MVP is rumored to be in a relationship with model Jessyka Jenshel.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's career timeline</b></h2>
James Harden started playing baseball after his mother Monja Willis encouraged her kids to pursue sports. A young James then turned to basketball and fell in love with the game. He soon developed impressive skills and always believed that he would one day play in the NBA. A few years later, he was a high school superstar and led his team to back-to-back state championships. Harden was also named a McDonald's All-American for his performances.

Harden's basketball coach Scott Pera was a huge reason behind the latter's success in high school. So Harden promised Pera that he would commit to whichever school he joined. After Pera joined Arizona State University as an assistant coach, Harden kept his promise and committed to the school. Harden's ascension continued in college where he caught the eyes of NBA teams. After two years, he declared for the NBA draft in 2009.

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Harden as the 3rd pick of the draft. The Thunder already had young stars like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in their ranks. So Harden had to earn his time and come off the bench. He did not start any game in his rookie season despite playing 76 games. Also, he started only 7 games in his three-year stint with the Thunder. In his third year, Harden won the Sixth-Man of the Year award averaging 16.8 points per game. However, his time at OKC came to an end after the Thunder lost the 2011-12 NBA Finals.

[caption id="attachment_2205482" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2205482" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0045805835h.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1748" /> December 19, 2019, Los Angeles, California, USA: James Harden 13 of the Houston Rockets during warmups prior to their NBA, Basketball Herren, USA game with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday December 19, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122 - ZUMAp124 20191219_zaa_p124_003 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx[/caption]

OKC could have had one of the best trios ever. But they were reluctant to give Harden a Max deal, and he was not ready to accept anything less. So the Thunder traded Harden to the Houston Rockets, which allowed him to showcase his full potential. In his first season with the Rockets, Harden erupted for 25.9 points per game, which was a massive jump from the previous year. He also made the All-Star Team for the first time in his career in the same season. Harden continued his offensive dominance and was unstoppable at times. In 2018, he was the scoring champion and also clinched the NBA MVP award. He won the scoring title in the next two seasons as well. However, he could not lead the Rockets to the NBA Finals.

After spending nine seasons with the Rockets, Harden played for the Brooklyn Nets for less than two years. He then joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021 and has been an integral part of the team since then. Even <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-overconfident-james-harden-emphasises-respect-after-securing-second-straight-dub-for-clippers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">though he is not his MVP self</a> anymore, Harden is still a great playmaker who has averaged over 10 assists per game in the last five seasons. He was also the assists leader for the 2022-23 season.

[caption id="attachment_2360246" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2360246" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-11-15T032536Z_1399377516_MT1USATODAY21898553_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="James Harden" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Following the 2022â€“23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade, joining the Los Angeles Clippers in October 2023. W</span><span style="font-weight: 400">ith the Clippers, Harden surpassed NBA icon Jerry West for the 23rd place on the league's all-time scoring list.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's net worth 2024</b></h2>
NBA superstar James Harden is one of the highest-paid players in the league. In 2022, Forbes ranked him #12 on the world's highest-paid athletes list, after he earned over $74 million that year. According to various reports, Harden has an estimated net worth of $165 million. His salary for the 2022-23 season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers is reportedly $33 million. In his 14 seasons in the league, Harden has earned over $300 million in NBA salaries. The crafty guard has also amassed tens of millions in endorsements, partnerships, and investments.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 1035</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 24.4</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.1</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 5.6</span></li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

<b>Playoffs stats:</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 160</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 22.7</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 6.3</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 5.5</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
James Harden reportedly signed a 13-year $200 million deal with Adidas in 2015 after leaving Nike. It is the second largest Adidas deal in sports history, only behind soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Harden earns around $15 million per year from this deal. From his other endorsement deals and partnerships, he earns an estimated $30 million a year in total. Some of the biggest endorsement and partnership deals of Harden are as follows:
<ul>
 	<li>Body Armor</li>
 	<li>Beats Electronics</li>
 	<li>Amazon</li>
 	<li>EA Sports</li>
 	<li>GoPuff</li>
 	<li>State Farm</li>
 	<li>Stance Socks</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's investments</b></h2>
James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big inÂ Mitchell &amp; Ness, Jackpot, Art of Sport, Workstream, Pura, etc. In 2014, he reportedly invested $60 million in BodyArmor. Then in 2021, Coca-Cola acquired the energy drink brand which gave Harden a whopping 4000% return on investment. Furthermore, he also has a small stake in the Houston Dynamo of MLS with an investment of $15 million in 2019. In 2021, Harden purchased a minority stake in luxury retailer Saks.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Most Valuable Player (2018)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">10Ã— NBA All-Star (2013â€“2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017â€“2020)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">All-NBA Third Team (2013)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— NBA scoring champion (2018â€“2020)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA assists leader (2017, 2023)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2007)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American (2007)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's contract details</b></h2>
James Harden signed a two-year $68 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022. With this, he agreed to receive $33 million for the 2022-23 season and $35 million for the 2023-24 season. <span style="font-weight: 400">Following the 2022â€“23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade. He was eventually acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers for an undisclosed amount.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's shoe deals</b></h2>
James Harden is currently locked into the 13-year $200 million deal that he signed with Adidas in August 2015. As per reports, Nike was unwilling to match the number tabled by Adidas, with The Beard still the face of the brand. Derrick Rose of the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, and LA Clippers star John Wall have also signed similar deals.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's charity and foundation</b></h2>
James Harden and his mother Monja Willis foundedÂ theÂ <em>"3 The Harden Way"</em> foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the <em>"Impact 13 Foundation",Â </em>which is on a mission to help people with socio-economic disadvantages and empower women and the youth in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, fashion, and sports.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's c</b><b>ar collection</b></h2>
James Harden has a great car collection and has been seen in some of his luxury rides from time to time. Some of the most dazzling cars in his collection are theÂ Rolls-Royce Wraith, theÂ Range Rover Autobiography, the Bentley Bentayga, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon, and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro SS.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's house</b></h2>
James Harden is one of the biggest fashion icons in the NBA right now. So when it came to his mansion, he did not play around. In 2019, the 10-time NBA All-Star shelled out $10 million to buy a luxury property in Houston that required three years to build. The estate spans over 3.5 acres with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The grand two-storied mansion has a gym, a theatre, a library, a game room, and a wine room, among other amenities. The house also has a large outdoor garden and an infinity swimming pool.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>James Harden's s</b><b>ocial media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jharden13/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jharden13</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jharden13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JHarden13</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jharden13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JamesHarden</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>James Edward Harden Jr.</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>James Harden</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 26, 1989</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Los Angeles, California</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>34</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 5" (1.96 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>220 lbs (100 kg)</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$165 million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$33 million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
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James Harden

Who is James Harden? James Harden has been one of the NBA&#8217;s most talented offensive players over the last decade. The bearded shooting guard is known for his crafty style, superb ability to create his shot, and excellence at driving to the basket and drawing fouls. After being selected #3 overall in the 2009 draft out of Arizona State, Harden first made his mark with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He, however, blossomed into a superstar after a 2012 trade to the Houston Rockets, developing creative moves like his signature step-back jump shot. With his scoring touch, he won MVP honors in 2018 and three scoring titles while with the Rockets, solidifying his status among the game&#8217;s current greats. James Harden&#8217;s early life James Harden was born on August 26, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, and spent most of his early life there. James Harden&#8217;s parents are James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis. Since his father was in and out of prison throughout his childhood, Harden was mostly raised by his mother. He was the youngest of three children and there is a ten-year age gap between him and his next sibling. His elder brother is Akili Roberson, who has played college football. His elder sister, Arnique Jelks, is an interior designer. Harden was nicknamed Lucky by his mother because Willis had multiple miscarriages before giving birth to him. Raising her children in Compton, Willis encouraged them to pursue sports to stay out of trouble. The Beard developed a love for the game of basketball when he was very young and started playing the sport passionately. Soon, Harden became one of the most talented high school stars in the state. After graduating from Artesia High School, Lakewood in 2007, he received multiple college offers and committed to Arizona State University. Harden played two years of college basketball where he impressed many and declared for the NBA draft in 2009. James Harden&#8217;s wife and children Harden has been in romantic relationships with many high-profile celebrities, like Amber Rose, Khloe Kardashian, Brittany Renner, and Ashanti, among others. Currently, the 2018 NBA MVP is rumored to be in a relationship with model Jessyka Jenshel. James Harden&#8217;s career timeline James Harden started playing baseball after his mother Monja Willis encouraged her kids to pursue sports. A young James then turned to basketball and fell in love with the game. He soon developed impressive skills and always believed that he would one day play in the NBA. A few years later, he was a high school superstar and led his team to back-to-back state championships. Harden was also named a McDonald&#8217;s All-American for his performances. Harden&#8217;s basketball coach Scott Pera was a huge reason behind the latter&#8217;s success in high school. So Harden promised Pera that he would commit to whichever school he joined. After Pera joined Arizona State University as an assistant coach, Harden kept his promise and committed to the school. Harden&#8217;s ascension continued in college where he caught the eyes of NBA teams. After two years, he declared for the NBA draft in 2009. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Harden as the 3rd pick of the draft. The Thunder already had young stars like Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook in their ranks. So Harden had to earn his time and come off the bench. He did not start any game in his rookie season despite playing 76 games. Also, he started only 7 games in his three-year stint with the Thunder. In his third year, Harden won the Sixth-Man of the Year award averaging 16.8 points per game. However, his time at OKC came to an end after the Thunder lost the 2011-12 NBA Finals. December 19, 2019, Los Angeles, California, USA: James Harden 13 of the Houston Rockets during warmups prior to their NBA, Basketball Herren, USA game with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday December 19, 2019 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Clippers lose to Raptors, 117-122 &#8211; ZUMAp124 20191219_zaa_p124_003 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx OKC could have had one of the best trios ever. But they were reluctant to give Harden a Max deal, and he was not ready to accept anything less. So the Thunder traded Harden to the Houston Rockets, which allowed him to showcase his full potential. In his first season with the Rockets, Harden erupted for 25.9 points per game, which was a massive jump from the previous year. He also made the All-Star Team for the first time in his career in the same season. Harden continued his offensive dominance and was unstoppable at times. In 2018, he was the scoring champion and also clinched the NBA MVP award. He won the scoring title in the next two seasons as well. However, he could not lead the Rockets to the NBA Finals. After spending nine seasons with the Rockets, Harden played for the Brooklyn Nets for less than two years. He then joined the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021 and has been an integral part of the team since then. Even though he is not his MVP self anymore, Harden is still a great playmaker who has averaged over 10 assists per game in the last five seasons. He was also the assists leader for the 2022-23 season. Nov 14, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Following the 2022â€“23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade, joining the Los Angeles Clippers in October 2023. With the Clippers, Harden surpassed NBA icon Jerry West for the 23rd place on the league&#8217;s all-time scoring list. James Harden&#8217;s net worth 2024 NBA superstar James Harden is one of the highest-paid players in the league. In 2022, Forbes ranked him #12 on the world&#8217;s highest-paid athletes list, after he earned over $74 million that year. According to various reports, Harden has an estimated net worth of $165 million. His salary for the 2022-23 season playing for the Philadelphia 76ers is reportedly $33 million. In his 14 seasons in the league, Harden has earned over $300 million in NBA salaries. The crafty guard has also amassed tens of millions in endorsements, partnerships, and investments. James Harden&#8217;s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 1035 Points per game &#8211; 24.4 Assists per game &#8211; 7.1 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.6 &nbsp; Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 160 Points per game &#8211; 22.7 Assists per game &#8211; 6.3 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.5 James Harden&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements James Harden reportedly signed a 13-year $200 million deal with Adidas in 2015 after leaving Nike. It is the second largest Adidas deal in sports history, only behind soccer superstar Lionel Messi. Harden earns around $15 million per year from this deal. From his other endorsement deals and partnerships, he earns an estimated $30 million a year in total. Some of the biggest endorsement and partnership deals of Harden are as follows: Body Armor Beats Electronics Amazon EA Sports GoPuff State Farm Stance Socks James Harden&#8217;s investments James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big inÂ Mitchell &amp; Ness, Jackpot, Art of Sport, Workstream, Pura, etc. In 2014, he reportedly invested $60 million in BodyArmor. Then in 2021, Coca-Cola acquired the energy drink brand which gave Harden a whopping 4000% return on investment. Furthermore, he also has a small stake in the Houston Dynamo of MLS with an investment of $15 million in 2019. In 2021, Harden purchased a minority stake in luxury retailer Saks. James Harden&#8217;s major achievements and awards NBA Most Valuable Player (2018) 10Ã— NBA All-Star (2013â€“2022) 6Ã— All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017â€“2020) All-NBA Third Team (2013) NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012) 3Ã— NBA scoring champion (2018â€“2020) 2Ã— NBA assists leader (2017, 2023) NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010) NBA 75th Anniversary Team Consensus first-team All-American (2009) Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009) 2Ã— First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009) No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils Second-team Parade All-American (2007) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2007) James Harden&#8217;s contract details James Harden signed a two-year $68 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022. With this, he agreed to receive $33 million for the 2022-23 season and $35 million for the 2023-24 season. Following the 2022â€“23 season, Harden picked up his $35.6 million option to remain with the 76ers but eventually requested a trade. He was eventually acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers for an undisclosed amount. James Harden&#8217;s shoe deals James Harden is currently locked into the 13-year $200 million deal that he signed with Adidas in August 2015. As per reports, Nike was unwilling to match the number tabled by Adidas, with The Beard still the face of the brand. Derrick Rose of the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard, and LA Clippers star John Wall have also signed similar deals. James Harden&#8217;s charity and foundation James Harden and his mother Monja Willis foundedÂ theÂ &#8220;3 The Harden Way&#8221; foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the &#8220;Impact 13 Foundation&#8221;,Â which is on a mission to help people with socio-economic disadvantages and empower women and the youth in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, fashion, and sports. James Harden&#8217;s car collection James Harden has a great car collection and has been seen in some of his luxury rides from time to time. Some of the most dazzling cars in his collection are theÂ Rolls-Royce Wraith, theÂ Range Rover Autobiography, the Bentley Bentayga, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon, and a yellow Chevrolet Camaro SS. James Harden&#8217;s house James Harden is one of the biggest fashion icons in the NBA right now. So when it came to his mansion, he did not play around. In 2019, the 10-time NBA All-Star shelled out $10 million to buy a luxury property in Houston that required three years to build. The estate spans over 3.5 acres with 8 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms. The grand two-storied mansion has a gym, a theatre, a library, a game room, and a wine room, among other amenities. The house also has a large outdoor garden and an infinity swimming pool. James Harden&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @jharden13  Twitter @JHarden13  Facebook @JamesHarden    Full Name James Edward Harden Jr.  Popular Name James Harden  Birth Date August 26, 1989  Birth Place Los Angeles, California  Age 34  Height 6&#8242; 5&#8243; (1.96 m)  Weight 220 lbs (100 kg)  Parents James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis  Siblings Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $165 million  Salary $33 million  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Profession Basketball player  Team Philadelphia 76ers

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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 Yaoundé, 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 Yaoundé, 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:
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 	<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">Yaoundé, 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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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 Yaoundé, 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 Yaoundé, 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 Yaoundé, 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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