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The 2020 <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Playoffs will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no fans in attendance for the entire playoff series.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-344955" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200817235157/EYxJVM-XgAMyNUR-1.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />

However, there will be no changes made to the tournament structure. This year’s postseason format is the same as that of the 2019 Playoffs or any other year since the tournament’s inception. The significant difference is that there will be no fans and every team will play in a neutral venue.
<h2>The teams that have qualified for the 2020 NBA Playoffs</h2>
Qualifying for the postseason is a difficult task. 30 teams from both conferences play out 82 games in a stretch during the regular season. But this year has been a unique experience. No team got to complete their original schedule as the pandemic caused chaos and urged the NBA to take a four and a half month hiatus.

However, the league managed to organize a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/orlando-bubble/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">massive bubble</a>, in which each invited team played eight seeding games to determine the playoff table. With all regular-season games done and dusted, eight best teams from each conference have made their entry into the 2020 NBA playoff bracket.
<h2>Eastern Conference</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Seed</td>
<td>Team </td>
<td>Record</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/milwaukee-bucks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Milwaukee Bucks </a></td>
<td>56-17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Toronto Raptors </td>
<td>53-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3 </td>
<td>Boston Celtics</td>
<td>48-24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Indiana Pacers</td>
<td>45-28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Miami Heat</td>
<td>44-29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Philadelphia 76ers</td>
<td>43-30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7 </td>
<td>Brooklyn Nets</td>
<td>35-37</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Orlando Magic</td>
<td>33-40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Western Conference</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Seed</td>
<td>Team </td>
<td>Record</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> </td>
<td>52-19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>LA Clippers</td>
<td>49-23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Denver Nuggets</td>
<td>46-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Houston Rockets</td>
<td>44-28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Oklahoma City Thunder</td>
<td>44-28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Utah Jazz</td>
<td>44-28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Dallas Mavericks</td>
<td>43-32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Portland Trail Blazers</td>
<td>35-39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>2020 NBA Playoffs Schedule and how it works</h2>
This year’s playoff structure is no different than any other year. Barring the fact that the players will be competing for the championship inside a closed bubble, everything else is the same. The teams will be following the same format, playing out a best-of-seven series to determine the winner of each playoff round.

There are a few teams in contention for lifting the championship this year. But one thing is for certain. This is a game that we’ve never before experienced. We really can't predict the outcome this year. The bubble, the lack of fans, and the number of restrictions in place. Here is a photograph of the playoff bracket:

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The 2020 NBA Playoffs schedule is always a jam-packed one. This year is no different as well. The schedule is commencing on August 17 and we can expect to see the conference finals kicking off by September 15. The tentative date for the 2020 NBA Finals is September 30 and is expected to stretch no longer than October 13.

Where to watch the 2020 NBA Playoffs?

TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC, <a href="https://watch.nba.com/channel/nbatvlive?ls=leaguepass:nbacom:watch:nbatv:rd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA TV</a>

Stream: Watch ESPN, Watch TNT, <a href="https://watch.nba.com/packages?ls=leaguepass:nbacom:packages:rd" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA League Pass</a>

ESPN and TNT dominate the TV broadcast schedules as expected. These two networks enjoy a major share of the first-round and second-round games. But, the TV broadcast doesn’t end with these two networks. ABC also has the right to broadcast a small portion of the first and second-round games.

The conference finals’ broadcasting rights are split between ESPN and TNT. The Eastern Conference Finals will exclusively be televised by ESPN, while TNT holds the rights for the Western Conference finals.

ABC Network has once again gained the rights to broadcast the 2020 NBA Finals. Every game during the finals series will be shown exclusively on ABC.

2020 NBA Playoffs

The 2020 NBA Playoffs will take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no fans in attendance for the entire playoff series. However, there will be no changes made to the tournament structure. This year’s postseason format is the same as that of the 2019 Playoffs or any other year since the tournament’s inception. The significant difference is that there will be no fans and every team will play in a neutral venue. The teams that have qualified for the 2020 NBA Playoffs Qualifying for the postseason is a difficult task. 30 teams from both conferences play out 82 games in a stretch during the regular season. But this year has been a unique experience. No team got to complete their original schedule as the pandemic caused chaos and urged the NBA to take a four and a half month hiatus. However, the league managed to organize a massive bubble, in which each invited team played eight seeding games to determine the playoff table. With all regular-season games done and dusted, eight best teams from each conference have made their entry into the 2020 NBA playoff bracket. Eastern Conference  Seed Team  Record  1 Milwaukee Bucks  56-17  2 Toronto Raptors  53-19  3  Boston Celtics 48-24  4 Indiana Pacers 45-28  5 Miami Heat 44-29  6 Philadelphia 76ers 43-30  7  Brooklyn Nets 35-37  8 Orlando Magic 33-40  Western Conference  Seed Team  Record  1 Los Angeles Lakers  52-19  2 LA Clippers 49-23  3 Denver Nuggets 46-27  4 Houston Rockets 44-28  5 Oklahoma City Thunder 44-28  6 Utah Jazz 44-28  7 Dallas Mavericks 43-32  8 Portland Trail Blazers 35-39  2020 NBA Playoffs Schedule and how it works This year’s playoff structure is no different than any other year. Barring the fact that the players will be competing for the championship inside a closed bubble, everything else is the same. The teams will be following the same format, playing out a best-of-seven series to determine the winner of each playoff round. There are a few teams in contention for lifting the championship this year. But one thing is for certain. This is a game that we’ve never before experienced. We really can&#8217;t predict the outcome this year. The bubble, the lack of fans, and the number of restrictions in place. Here is a photograph of the playoff bracket: The 2020 NBA Playoffs schedule is always a jam-packed one. This year is no different as well. The schedule is commencing on August 17 and we can expect to see the conference finals kicking off by September 15. The tentative date for the 2020 NBA Finals is September 30 and is expected to stretch no longer than October 13. Where to watch the 2020 NBA Playoffs? TV: ESPN, TNT, ABC, NBA TV Stream: Watch ESPN, Watch TNT, NBA League Pass ESPN and TNT dominate the TV broadcast schedules as expected. These two networks enjoy a major share of the first-round and second-round games. But, the TV broadcast doesn’t end with these two networks. ABC also has the right to broadcast a small portion of the first and second-round games. The conference finals’ broadcasting rights are split between ESPN and TNT. The Eastern Conference Finals will exclusively be televised by ESPN, while TNT holds the rights for the Western Conference finals. ABC Network has once again gained the rights to broadcast the 2020 NBA Finals. Every game during the finals series will be shown exclusively on ABC.

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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 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>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 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 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>Yaoundé, 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 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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<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Kemba Walker is a six-foot point guard who plays for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/new-york-knicks/">New York Knicks</a> in the NBA. Walker was born on May 8, 1990, in Bronx, New York, to Paul and Andrea Walker. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. 

[caption id="attachment_679667" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-679667" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-23T014237Z_2090675019_MT1USATODAY16132273_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-BROOKLYN-NETS.jpg" alt="Kevin Durant and Kemba Walker" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 22, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) drives the ball defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker's High School &amp; College Stats</h2>
Walker attended Rice High School, a private institution where he honed his basketball skills. He averaged 18.2 points and 5.3 assists as a senior, which earned him a spot in the 2008 McDonald’s All-American game. 

The five-star recruit then committed to play for UConn, where he flourished with his natural talent. His game with the University of Connecticut saw an upward curve as he got better with each passing year. 

Massive success came when Kemba Walker led UConn to the National Championship in 2011. He fulfilled his expectations as a junior. One of Walker's most memorable moments came when he hit the game-winning buzzer-beater to knockout #3 ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. 

His <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/kemba-walker-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">averages</a> of 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists guided UConn to the NCAA Division I championship game, where he scored 16 points to seal the title and earn the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player honor. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker NBA Career</h2>
As for his virtual self, Walker is a well-designed athlete in the NBA 2K21 game. The former Celtics guard was awarded a 86 overall rating owing to his displays in the previous season. But in NBA 2K22, his ratings dropped to 83 with a playmaker's build and 43 badges in total.

Walker went down as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft as the then Charlotte Bobcats selected him. He impressed with his shooting and started all 82 games as a sophomore. Walker quickly transformed as Charlotte's integral roster piece. 

He led them to the 2014 playoffs and put up impressive numbers against the Miami Heat, but they still got swept by LeBron James and co. 

Things at the newly renamed <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/charlotte-hornets/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hornets</a> franchise quickly turned into a one-man show, and Walker was doing it all. 

He enjoyed a tremendous scoring run in 2019 as he finished the season with averages of 25.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. To date, Walker leads the Hornets' <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHA/leaders_career.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">history books</a> in most field goals made, three-point field goals made, free-throws made, and minutes played. 

The time was eventually up for Walker with the Hornets as the Boston Celtics came calling in 2019. Both parties developed a mutual interest, after which he was sent to the Celtics via a sign and trade. 

[caption id="attachment_522978" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-522978" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210121223654/2021-01-17T203948Z_2032917263_MT1USATODAY15447932_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-YORK-KNICKS-AT-BOSTON-CELTICS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker " width="1920" height="1297" /> Jan 17, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) defends against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the third quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">The times of struggle</h2>
Walker had a bitter-sweet debut season in Boston, which was partially plagued by injuries. However, the Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and Walker averaged 19.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds during the postseason that ended with a defeat against NBA Finalists Miami Heat. Then in the 2021 playoffs, the injury-plagued Walker played just three games and averaged a postseason low 12.7 points.

This perhaps forced the C's to trade him to the OKC. Later, just as the Thunder waived him off, the veteran finally united with his hometown squad in the NY Knicks.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements </h2>
4× NBA All-Star (2017–2020)

All-NBA Third Team (2019)

2× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2017, 2018)

NCAA champion (2011)

NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2011)

Consensus first-team All-American (2011)

Bob Cousy Award (2011)

Big East Tournament MVP (2011)

McDonald's All-American (2008)

Second-team Parade All-American (2008)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker NBA Stats</h2>
Walker’s truly evolved as one of the NBA’s most clutch players. His shooting range is incredible and in the 2020-21 season, <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/walkeke02.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Walker</a> averaged 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker Current Contract</h2>
Walker signed a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/new-york-knicks/kemba-walker-8059/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two-year $18 million</a> contract with the Knicks that keeps him with the franchise till 2023. He will then be an unrestricted free agent.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Celebrity Net Worth estimate Kemba Walker’s value at $20 million as the New York native has earned a fortune through his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> contracts. Walker’s career earnings landed at <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/boston-celtics/kemba-walker-8059/cash-earnings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$123,274,126 </a>upon the completion of the 2021 season. 

Walker previously was under a deal with Under Armour, but later signed a sneaker deal with Jordan Brand in 2015. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">Kemba Walker NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
Walker was instantly signed by Under Armour after getting drafted in 2011, but he switched to Jordan Brand in 2015. The Knicks star <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/kemba-walker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">recently donned</a> the ‘Air Jordan 35s’ and has worn several other designs as well. 
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Age
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Dating Ashtyn Montgomery
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Children
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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<td style="text-align: center">184 lb (83 kg)</td>
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6 ft 2 in (1.92 m)
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<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Kemba Walker</h2>
Kemba Walker Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_kw15/?hl=en">_kw15</a>
Kemba Walker Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/KembaWalker?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@KembaWalker</a>

Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Kemba Walker is a six-foot point guard who plays for the New York Knicks in the NBA. Walker was born on May 8, 1990, in Bronx, New York, to Paul and Andrea Walker. He was the ninth overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.  May 22, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) drives the ball defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) during the first quarter of game one in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports Kemba Walker&#8217;s High School &amp; College Stats Walker attended Rice High School, a private institution where he honed his basketball skills. He averaged 18.2 points and 5.3 assists as a senior, which earned him a spot in the 2008 McDonald’s All-American game.  The five-star recruit then committed to play for UConn, where he flourished with his natural talent. His game with the University of Connecticut saw an upward curve as he got better with each passing year.  Massive success came when Kemba Walker led UConn to the National Championship in 2011. He fulfilled his expectations as a junior. One of Walker&#8217;s most memorable moments came when he hit the game-winning buzzer-beater to knockout #3 ranked Pittsburgh Panthers.  His averages of 23.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists guided UConn to the NCAA Division I championship game, where he scored 16 points to seal the title and earn the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player honor.  Kemba Walker NBA Career As for his virtual self, Walker is a well-designed athlete in the NBA 2K21 game. The former Celtics guard was awarded a 86 overall rating owing to his displays in the previous season. But in NBA 2K22, his ratings dropped to 83 with a playmaker&#8217;s build and 43 badges in total. Walker went down as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft as the then Charlotte Bobcats selected him. He impressed with his shooting and started all 82 games as a sophomore. Walker quickly transformed as Charlotte&#8217;s integral roster piece.  He led them to the 2014 playoffs and put up impressive numbers against the Miami Heat, but they still got swept by LeBron James and co. Things at the newly renamed Hornets franchise quickly turned into a one-man show, and Walker was doing it all.  He enjoyed a tremendous scoring run in 2019 as he finished the season with averages of 25.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. To date, Walker leads the Hornets&#8217; history books in most field goals made, three-point field goals made, free-throws made, and minutes played.  The time was eventually up for Walker with the Hornets as the Boston Celtics came calling in 2019. Both parties developed a mutual interest, after which he was sent to the Celtics via a sign and trade.  Jan 17, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) defends against New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the third quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports The times of struggle Walker had a bitter-sweet debut season in Boston, which was partially plagued by injuries. However, the Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference Finals and Walker averaged 19.6 points, 4.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds during the postseason that ended with a defeat against NBA Finalists Miami Heat. Then in the 2021 playoffs, the injury-plagued Walker played just three games and averaged a postseason low 12.7 points. This perhaps forced the C&#8217;s to trade him to the OKC. Later, just as the Thunder waived him off, the veteran finally united with his hometown squad in the NY Knicks. Major Achievements  4× NBA All-Star (2017–2020) All-NBA Third Team (2019) 2× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2017, 2018) NCAA champion (2011) NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2011) Consensus first-team All-American (2011) Bob Cousy Award (2011) Big East Tournament MVP (2011) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2008) Second-team Parade All-American (2008) Kemba Walker NBA Stats Walker’s truly evolved as one of the NBA’s most clutch players. His shooting range is incredible and in the 2020-21 season, Walker averaged 19.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Kemba Walker Current Contract Walker signed a two-year $18 million contract with the Knicks that keeps him with the franchise till 2023. He will then be an unrestricted free agent. Kemba Walker 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements Celebrity Net Worth estimate Kemba Walker’s value at $20 million as the New York native has earned a fortune through his NBA contracts. Walker’s career earnings landed at $123,274,126 upon the completion of the 2021 season.  Walker previously was under a deal with Under Armour, but later signed a sneaker deal with Jordan Brand in 2015.  Kemba Walker NBA Sneaker Contract Walker was instantly signed by Under Armour after getting drafted in 2011, but he switched to Jordan Brand in 2015. The Knicks star recently donned the ‘Air Jordan 35s’ and has worn several other designs as well.    Age 31  Marital Status Dating Ashtyn Montgomery   Children –  NBA Championship Rings –   Nationality American  Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)   Weight 184 lb (83 kg)  Wingspan 6 ft 2 in (1.92 m)   How to contact Kemba Walker Kemba Walker Instagram: _kw15 Kemba Walker Twitter: @KembaWalker

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