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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is James Harden?</h2>
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.
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.

<h2 class="whitespace-pre-wrap" style="text-align: center">James Harden's early life</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">James Harden's wife and children</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">James Harden's career timeline</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]

Following the 2022–23 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's all-time scoring list.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's net worth 2024</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">James Harden's career stats</h2>
Regular season stats:
<ul>
 	<li>Games played - 1035</li>
 	<li>Points per game - 24.4</li>
 	<li>Assists per game - 7.1</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game - 5.6</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Playoffs stats:
<ul>
 	<li>Games played - 160</li>
 	<li>Points per game - 22.7</li>
 	<li>Assists per game - 6.3</li>
 	<li>Rebounds per game - 5.5</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's partnerships and endorsements</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">James Harden's investments</h2>
James Harden has made some major investments with his investment firm 13 Endeavours. According to reports, he has invested big in 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">James Harden's major achievements and awards</h2>
<ul>
 	<li>NBA Most Valuable Player (2018)</li>
 	<li>10× NBA All-Star (2013–2022)</li>
 	<li>6× All-NBA First Team (2014, 2015, 2017–2020)</li>
 	<li>All-NBA Third Team (2013)</li>
 	<li>NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2012)</li>
 	<li>3× NBA scoring champion (2018–2020)</li>
 	<li>2× NBA assists leader (2017, 2023)</li>
 	<li>NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010)</li>
 	<li>NBA 75th Anniversary Team</li>
 	<li>Consensus first-team All-American (2009)</li>
 	<li>Pac-10 Player of the Year (2009)</li>
 	<li>2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2008, 2009)</li>
 	<li>No. 13 jersey retired by Arizona State Sun Devils</li>
 	<li>Second-team Parade All-American (2007)</li>
 	<li>McDonald's All-American (2007)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's contract details</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. Following the 2022–23 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.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">James Harden's shoe deals</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">James Harden's charity and foundation</h2>
James Harden and his mother Monja Willis founded the "3 The Harden Way" foundation. The foundation aims to provide higher education to children in need. He also established the "Impact 13 Foundation", 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">James Harden's car collection</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 the Rolls-Royce Wraith, the 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">James Harden's house</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">James Harden's social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jharden13/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jharden13</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jharden13" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JHarden13</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jharden13/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JamesHarden</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>James Edward Harden Jr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>James Harden</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 26, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Los Angeles, California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6' 5" (1.96 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>220 lbs (100 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>James Harden Sr. and Monja Willis</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Akili Roberson and Arnique Jelks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$165 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$33 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h2>Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More</h2>
<h2>Joel Embiid?s Net Worth 2023 (Update)</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>Joel Embiid?s early life?</h2>
Joel Embiid was born on 16 March 1994, in Yaound?, Cameroon where he spent most of his childhood. From a very young age, Embiid was drawn towards sports. However, he did not pick up a basketball until he was 15. He then moved to the United States when he was 16 to play basketball. After one year at Montverde Academy, Embiid transferred to The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida, where he developed into one of the best high school players in the country. The 7' center graduated high school in 2013 and committed to the University of Kansas. He played one year of college basketball for the Jay Hawks before declaring for the NBA draft in 2014.
<h2>Joel Embiid?s family and personal life</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>Joel Embiid?s career</h2>
Joel Embiid mostly played soccer and volleyball during his childhood and dreamed about playing professional volleyball in Europe. He started playing basketball at 15 and was discovered by NBA veteran Luc Mbah a Moute, who is also from Yaound?, during a basketball camp. With Mbah a Moute's mentorship, Embiid moved to the United States when he was 16 to pursue a career in basketball. However, Embiid's start to basketball was not the easiest.

After starting to play basketball at the age of 15, Embiid lacked some physical abilities and skills required for the game when he moved to the US a year later. He struggled to get game time during his time with Montverde Academy. Also, he often faced a lot of criticism from his teammates. However, he was determined and worked harder than ever. During his time with The Rock School, Embiid developed remarkably and helped the team clinch the state championship.

[caption id="attachment_1723458" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1723458" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-05-06T001557Z_113136096_MT1USATODAY20602770_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Joel Embiid" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 5, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) with the MVP trophy before game three of the 2023 NBA playoff against the Boston Celtics at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

His performances garnered a lot of attention and he became a five-star recruit. After analyzing his options carefully, Embiid opted to join the University of Kansas in 2013. He had some major performances for the Jay Hawks during his one year. However, he missed out on the NCAA tournament due to an injury. He then declared for the NBA draft in 2014.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Embiid as the third pick in the 2014 NBA draft despite the injury concerns. He had a tough start to his life in the NBA as well. The Cameroonian missed the first two seasons of his career due to a broken navicular bone in his foot. This raised doubts about the future of Embiid in the league and many questioned the 76ers' decision to pick him. However, he came back strong in 2016.

Embiid averaged over 20 points per game in his first season in the league and earned 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.
<h2>Joel Embiid?s career stats</h2>
Regular season stats:

Games played - 394

Points per game - 27.2

Rebounds per game - 11.2

Assists per game - 3.4

Blocks per game - 1.7

Playoffs stats:

Games played? - 48

Points per game - 23.6

Rebounds per game - 10.9

Assists per game - 2.8

Blocks per game - 1.5
<h2>Joel Embiid?s endorsements and investments</h2>
Some of the biggest endorsements and investments of Joel Embiid are as follows:
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Under Armour</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Crpyto.com</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">PepsiCo</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Mountain Dew</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">EA</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Amazon</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Dignitas </li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Mitchel and Ness?</li>
</ul>
<h2>Joel Embiid?s major achievements and awards</h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NBA MVP (2023)</li>
 	<li>2? NBA scoring champion (2022, 2023)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">6? NBA All-Star (2018-2023)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">4? All-NBA Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">3? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Joel Embiid?s current contract details</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>Joel Embiid?s charitable work</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. 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.
<h2>Joel Embiid?s car collection</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 Range Rover Classic Edition multiple times, which?seems to be his only car.
<h2>Joel Embiid?s house</h2>
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.
<h2>Joel Embiid?s social media accounts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/joelembiid/?hl=en">@joelembiid</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/JoelEmbiid?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@JoelEmbiid</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoelEmbiid/">@JoelEmbiid</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Joel Hans Embiid</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Joel Embiid</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>16 March 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Yaound?, Cameroon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>7? 0? (2.13 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>280 lbs (127 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Christine and Thomas Embiid</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Muriel Embiid, Arthur Embiid (late)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Cameroonian?</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$35 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$34 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Anne de Paula</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>In a relationship</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Children</td>
<td>Arthur Embiid</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Team</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Joel Embiid

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

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<h2>Philadelphia 76ers</h2>
Philadelphia City has one of the finest and most knowledgeable sports fans in the United States. It is one of the thirteen cities in the country to have teams in all four major leagues, A. K. A Big Four. The Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), and the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL). However, the love for basketball is unmatched in this city, as the melodious sound of hoops swoosh can be heard in every corner of the street. And, the 76ers are in the heartbeat of every fan.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2231095 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Philadelphia_76ers_logo.svg-1.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" />

The city has witnessed some of the most dominant players representing their franchise. Namely, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Allen Iverson.
<h2>History</h2>
The team was initially formed in 1939 in Syracuse, New York under the team name, The Syracuse Nationals. The Nats weren?t part of any league until it joined the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1946. Eventually, the team became one of the 11 original teams that played in the inaugural season of the NBA merger. At that time, the league already had a team with Philly, the Philadelphia Warriors, which is currently known as the Golden State Warriors. However, in 1962, when the Warriors abandoned Philadelphia and moved to the Bay area, the Nats got their new home city. The ?76ers? refers to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. However, before changing the name to 76ers, the Nats had already won their first title in 1955. Following that, the Sixers have two titles (1967, 1983). The arrival of legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Allen Iverson marked the birth of different eras in the Sixers franchise.?
<h2>Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers?</h2>
The team is currently owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment (HBSE), an entertainment company formed by Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Harris bought the franchise from Comcast-Spectacor for $280 million. Apart from the Sixers, HBSE also owns an NHL team, the New Jersey Devils. Before Comcast-Spectacor, the franchise has seen five different combinations of ownership since 1947. Notably, Danny Biason, the founding owner of the Syracuse Nationals, owned the team for 16 years between 1947 and 1963.?
<h2>Retired jerseys of the Sixers</h2>
The Sixers have been part of the league since its inception. Technically, it was present way before the league?s formation in 1946. In this 77-year-long history, the franchise has produced amazing talent. In retrospect, some players literally carried the franchise on their shoulders. Let?s find out some of the players who have been honored by the franchise.?

#13 Wilt Chamberlain?

Even though the fans don?t remember Wilton Norman Chamberlain?s contribution to the Sixers, he definitely made an impression in the pages of NBA history. The man who dropped the most points in a single game, 100 points. He led the team to its second championship in 1967 and also won MVP awards in 1966, 67, and 68.

#2 Moses Malone

Moses Eugene Malone Sr. entered the league in 1974 representing the Utah Stars. He established himself as an influential player in his rookie season with an impressive average of 18.8 points. He donned the Sixers jersey in the 1982-83 season and realized a 16-year-long dream to win a championship. Moreover, he was also honored with the Finals MVP in that season.?

#6 Julius Erwing

The Sixers acquired Julius ?Dr.J? Erving from the New Jersey Nets in 1976 and opened the door for the next era of the franchise. He played the next eleven seasons for the 76ers and ended his career with an average of 27.3 points. He also played an influential role in the 1983 championship season.

#34 Charles Barkley

The team acquired him as the 5th pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. Even though he couldn?t win a ring in his career, he has established an unerasable place in history. In his 16-season-long career, he was 11x NBA All-Star and won a MVP award for the Phoenix Suns.?

[caption id="attachment_367203" align="aligncenter" width="1500"]<img class="wp-image-367203 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200907144549/larry-brown-and-allen-iverson.jpg" alt="" width="1500" height="984" /> 28 May 2001: Allen Iverson #3 and head coach Larry Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the eastern conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 76ers won 89-83. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport.[/caption]

#3 Allen Iverson

Unlike others, he came into the side during the dark phase of the franchise where nothing was going right. The 6? 0 tall star's unbelievable athleticism and shooting skills made him the face of the Sixers in the 1990s. Iverson?s love-hate relationship with the head coach Larry Brown repeatedly hit the front pages. Even though he couldn?t take his team home in the 2001 NBA Finals against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers, he won the hearts of Philly people.?
<h2>The 76ers roster for the 2023-24 season</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PLAYER</td>
<td>POSITION</td>
<td>Salary</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1? James Harden?</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>$35,640,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>21 Joel Embiid??</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>$46,900,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7 Mo Bamba</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>$2,019,706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>22 Patrick Beverley</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>$2,019,706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16 Ricky Council IV</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>--</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>28 David Duke Jr.</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>--</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14 Danny Green</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>$2,019,706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5 Montrezl Harrell</td>
<td>Center</td>
<td>$2,019,706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12 Tobias Harris</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>$39,270,150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>25 Danuel House Jr.</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>$4,310,250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>30 Furkan Korkmaz</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>$5,370,370</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0 Tyrese Maxey</td>
<td>Point Guard</td>
<td>$4,343,920</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8 De'Anthony Melton</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>$8,000,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9 Kelly Oubre Jr.</td>
<td>Shooting Guard</td>
<td>$2,019,706</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>33 Filip Petrusev</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>$1,119,563</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44 Paul Reed</td>
<td>Small Forward</td>
<td>$7,723,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>23 Terquavion Smith</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>--</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11 Jaden Springer</td>
<td>Guard</td>
<td>$2,226,240</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17 P. J. Tucker</td>
<td>Power Forward</td>
<td>$11,014,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20 Azuolas Tubelis</td>
<td>Forward</td>
<td>--</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Coaching Staff and Key Members of Front Office</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Head coach</td>
<td>Nick Nurse</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Matt Brase</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Bryan Gates</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Rico Hines</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Bobby Jackson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Coby Karl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Mike Longabardi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assistant Coach</td>
<td>Dough West</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>President of Basketball Operations</td>
<td>Daryl Morey</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>General Manager?</td>
<td>Elton Brand</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations</td>
<td>Peter Dinwiddie</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vice President of Basketball Administration</td>
<td>Billy King</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Jersey and Sponsors?</h2>
In 2017, the team jersey sponsors moved from Adidas to Nike. The standard edition has blue and white jerseys with a red drop shadow of ?Phila? written across the chest with numbers. Moreover, the phrase ?Brotherly love? is also embroidered on the hemline. The alternate jerseys are in complete red with the same pattern. Apart from that, the players also don City Edition and Hardwood Classics edition.

[caption id="attachment_1716921" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1716921 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-04-18T022409Z_921143753_MT1USATODAY20485736_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-BROOKLYN-NETS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Joel Embiid" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a score against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The team?s main sponsor is? Crypto.com and other major sponsors include 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola.
<h2>Mascot</h2>
Franklin the Dog is the franchise mascot. A blue giant dog sporting the 76ers jersey can spotted in the home games of the Sixers held at Wells Fargo Center.?
<h2>Social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sixers/?hl=en">@sixers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>X</td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/sixers/">@sixers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sixers/">@sixers</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Website</td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/sixers/">@sixers</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia City has one of the finest and most knowledgeable sports fans in the United States. It is one of the thirteen cities in the country to have teams in all four major leagues, A. K. A Big Four. The Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), the Philadelphia Phillies (MLB), and the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL). However, the love for basketball is unmatched in this city, as the melodious sound of hoops swoosh can be heard in every corner of the street. And, the 76ers are in the heartbeat of every fan. The city has witnessed some of the most dominant players representing their franchise. Namely, Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, and Allen Iverson. History The team was initially formed in 1939 in Syracuse, New York under the team name, The Syracuse Nationals. The Nats weren?t part of any league until it joined the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1946. Eventually, the team became one of the 11 original teams that played in the inaugural season of the NBA merger. At that time, the league already had a team with Philly, the Philadelphia Warriors, which is currently known as the Golden State Warriors. However, in 1962, when the Warriors abandoned Philadelphia and moved to the Bay area, the Nats got their new home city. The ?76ers? refers to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. However, before changing the name to 76ers, the Nats had already won their first title in 1955. Following that, the Sixers have two titles (1967, 1983). The arrival of legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving and Allen Iverson marked the birth of different eras in the Sixers franchise.? Who is the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers? The team is currently owned by Harris Blitzer Sports &amp; Entertainment (HBSE), an entertainment company formed by Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Harris bought the franchise from Comcast-Spectacor for $280 million. Apart from the Sixers, HBSE also owns an NHL team, the New Jersey Devils. Before Comcast-Spectacor, the franchise has seen five different combinations of ownership since 1947. Notably, Danny Biason, the founding owner of the Syracuse Nationals, owned the team for 16 years between 1947 and 1963.? Retired jerseys of the Sixers The Sixers have been part of the league since its inception. Technically, it was present way before the league?s formation in 1946. In this 77-year-long history, the franchise has produced amazing talent. In retrospect, some players literally carried the franchise on their shoulders. Let?s find out some of the players who have been honored by the franchise.? #13 Wilt Chamberlain? Even though the fans don?t remember Wilton Norman Chamberlain?s contribution to the Sixers, he definitely made an impression in the pages of NBA history. The man who dropped the most points in a single game, 100 points. He led the team to its second championship in 1967 and also won MVP awards in 1966, 67, and 68. #2 Moses Malone Moses Eugene Malone Sr. entered the league in 1974 representing the Utah Stars. He established himself as an influential player in his rookie season with an impressive average of 18.8 points. He donned the Sixers jersey in the 1982-83 season and realized a 16-year-long dream to win a championship. Moreover, he was also honored with the Finals MVP in that season.? #6 Julius Erwing The Sixers acquired Julius ?Dr.J? Erving from the New Jersey Nets in 1976 and opened the door for the next era of the franchise. He played the next eleven seasons for the 76ers and ended his career with an average of 27.3 points. He also played an influential role in the 1983 championship season. #34 Charles Barkley The team acquired him as the 5th pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. Even though he couldn?t win a ring in his career, he has established an unerasable place in history. In his 16-season-long career, he was 11x NBA All-Star and won a MVP award for the Phoenix Suns.? 28 May 2001: Allen Iverson #3 and head coach Larry Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers in game four of the eastern conference finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 76ers won 89-83. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/Allsport. #3 Allen Iverson Unlike others, he came into the side during the dark phase of the franchise where nothing was going right. The 6? 0 tall star&#8217;s unbelievable athleticism and shooting skills made him the face of the Sixers in the 1990s. Iverson?s love-hate relationship with the head coach Larry Brown repeatedly hit the front pages. Even though he couldn?t take his team home in the 2001 NBA Finals against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers, he won the hearts of Philly people.? The 76ers roster for the 2023-24 season  PLAYER POSITION Salary  1? James Harden? Shooting Guard $35,640,000  21 Joel Embiid?? Center $46,900,000  7 Mo Bamba Center $2,019,706  22 Patrick Beverley Point Guard $2,019,706  16 Ricky Council IV Guard &#8212;  28 David Duke Jr. Guard &#8212;  14 Danny Green Forward $2,019,706  5 Montrezl Harrell Center $2,019,706  12 Tobias Harris Power Forward $39,270,150  25 Danuel House Jr. Small Forward $4,310,250  30 Furkan Korkmaz Shooting Guard $5,370,370  0 Tyrese Maxey Point Guard $4,343,920  8 De&#8217;Anthony Melton Shooting Guard $8,000,000  9 Kelly Oubre Jr. Shooting Guard $2,019,706  33 Filip Petrusev Power Forward $1,119,563  44 Paul Reed Small Forward $7,723,000  23 Terquavion Smith Guard &#8212;  11 Jaden Springer Guard $2,226,240  17 P. J. Tucker Power Forward $11,014,500  20 Azuolas Tubelis Forward &#8212;  Coaching Staff and Key Members of Front Office  Head coach Nick Nurse  Assistant Coach Matt Brase  Assistant Coach Bryan Gates  Assistant Coach Rico Hines  Assistant Coach Bobby Jackson  Assistant Coach Coby Karl  Assistant Coach Mike Longabardi  Assistant Coach Dough West  President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey  General Manager? Elton Brand  Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Peter Dinwiddie  Vice President of Basketball Administration Billy King  Jersey and Sponsors? In 2017, the team jersey sponsors moved from Adidas to Nike. The standard edition has blue and white jerseys with a red drop shadow of ?Phila? written across the chest with numbers. Moreover, the phrase ?Brotherly love? is also embroidered on the hemline. The alternate jerseys are in complete red with the same pattern. Apart from that, the players also don City Edition and Hardwood Classics edition. Apr 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a score against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter in game two of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports The team?s main sponsor is? Crypto.com and other major sponsors include 97.5 The Fanatic, BioSteel, Penn Medicine, BetMGM, Kia and Coca-Cola. Mascot Franklin the Dog is the franchise mascot. A blue giant dog sporting the 76ers jersey can spotted in the home games of the Sixers held at Wells Fargo Center.? Social media  Instagram @sixers  X @sixers  Facebook @sixers  Website @sixers

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