Kansas Jayhawks are one of the best programs in the country for young talent. While they are struggling this season and have fallen out of the top 25 in the nation after being ranked highly, they are still one of the most solid NCAA programs. That is mainly to do with coach Bill Self. Self got a chance to coach current NBA MVP front-runner, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid. He spoke about how Embiid was beaten in practice by teammate Tarik Black, who went undrafted in 2014 but had an average NBA career. Joel would proceed to ask Self to redshirt him for that season when Self reminded Embiid of his potential. READ MORE: Joel Embiid Beats Shaquille O’Neal and Joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar In Historic Streak of Performances [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-joel-embiid-beats-shaquille-oneal-and-joins-kareem-abdul-jabbar-in-historic-streak-of-performances/] “Tarik Black was a good player, who played in the league. He was a grad transfer and Joel’s in. We thought those two would share minutes. First practice, Joel’s just getting his butt kicked. Tarik’s just spinning him around like a ragdoll and Joel came up to me after practice and said, ‘Coach, you’re going to have to redshirt me.’ ‘No Joel, you’re gonna be the first pick in the draft this year.'” KANSAS JAYHAWKS: IS JOEL EMBIID THEIR BIGGEST RECENT STAR? The Kansas Jayhawks [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/college-basketball/kansas-jayhawks/] have one of the best programs in college basketball. As a result, they have furnished the NBA with a lot of talent over the years. The best Jayhawk to play in the NBA has to be former Finals MVP, Paul Pierce. But what about the talents that have come out of there recently? Joel Embiid [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-01-23T033654Z_1710540418_MT1USATODAY15471749_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg]Jan 22, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joel-embiid/] was joined in the 2014 Draft Class [https://basketball.realgm.com/nba/draft/past_drafts/2014] with the actual number one overall pick and teammate, Andrew Wiggins [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/andrew-wiggins/]. While Wiggins has been decidedly average, he hasn’t been close to as good as the current MVP front-runner in Embiid. Other players like the Morris brothers have also come out of Kansas, but haven’t had an Embiid like impact on the NBA. Hopefully, Self and company can fix their season and see how they play next season. Kansas still has a pipeline of stars coming into the league, and coach Bill will be crucial in ensuring they are developed properly. 

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<h2><b><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Bill Self 2021</span>: Record, Net Worth, and Salary</b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_561695" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-561695" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210223000159/2021-02-03T015745Z_942251005_MT1USATODAY15521006_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-BASKETBALL-KANSAS-STATE-AT-KANSAS.jpg" alt="Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self" width="1920" height="1417" /> Feb 2, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts after a play against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Bill Self is one of the most experienced coaches in NCAA basketball right now. Under him, the Kansas Jayhawks have consistently been one of the top teams in the country, and have consistently produced some of the best players to have entered the NBA.
<h2><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Bill Self and his tenure in Kansas</span></h2>
Self started his coaching career as an assistant for Kansas in 1985. After the departure of Roy Williams in 2003, Self couldn't pass up the opportunity to be the head coach of the Jayhawks, and he left the Illinois Fighting Illini to take up the job.

Although he has won just a single NCAA tournament so far with the Jayhawks, he has transformed them into a powerhouse. They have won 15 regular-season titles, out of which 14 were consecutive and eight conference tournaments.

He has also helped to develop some top NBA talents at Kansas, like Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Self is currently enduring his worst season with the Jayhawks so far and has a 17-7 record currently,
<h2><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Bill Self 2021 Net Worth</span></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/bill-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Coach Self has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He is currently the 10th best-paid coach in NCAA basketball with a salary of $4 million approximately. Self would have been paid more, had he not taken a <a href="https://www.si.com/college/2020/04/27/kansas-bill-self-les-miles-salary-pay-cuts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pay cut</a> to help the athletic department save money.

[caption id="attachment_500297" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-500297" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210102162707/2020-12-12T020809Z_904285690_MT1USATODAY15302629_RTRMADP_3_NCAA-BASKETBALL-NEBRASKA-OMAHA-AT-KANSAS-1.jpg" alt="NCAA Men's Basketball: Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self " width="1920" height="1347" /> Dec 11, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with players in a timeout during the second half against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Bill Self Charity and Foundation</span></h2>
In 2006, Coach Self, along with his wife Cindy, began the Assists Foundation, which serves to help young people have access to a better life. It does that through fundraising for organizations that serve the youth.

They have helped to provide educational programs and scholarships for students, and also athletic fields and community recreational facilities.

Back in August 2020, Self joined Cameo to help raise funds for charity. For $200, people could request a personalized video from Self, who pledged these proceeds to charity.
<h2><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">How to contact Bill Self?</span></h2>
Bill Self on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/coachbillself" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CoachBillSelf</a>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">58</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">United States</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td>December 27, 1962</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">University</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">University of Kansas</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Family </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married with two children</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">unknown</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6'1</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Teams Coached</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Illinois, Kansas</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record</span></td>
<td>725–221</td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1</span></td>
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Bill Self 2021: Record, Net Worth, and Salary Feb 2, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self reacts after a play against the Kansas State Wildcats during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Bill Self is one of the most experienced coaches in NCAA basketball right now. Under him, the Kansas Jayhawks have consistently been one of the top teams in the country, and have consistently produced some of the best players to have entered the NBA. Bill Self and his tenure in Kansas Self started his coaching career as an assistant for Kansas in 1985. After the departure of Roy Williams in 2003, Self couldn&#8217;t pass up the opportunity to be the head coach of the Jayhawks, and he left the Illinois Fighting Illini to take up the job. Although he has won just a single NCAA tournament so far with the Jayhawks, he has transformed them into a powerhouse. They have won 15 regular-season titles, out of which 14 were consecutive and eight conference tournaments. He has also helped to develop some top NBA talents at Kansas, like Andrew Wiggins, Joel Embiid, and Kelly Oubre Jr. Self is currently enduring his worst season with the Jayhawks so far and has a 17-7 record currently, Bill Self 2021 Net Worth According to Celebrity Net Worth, Coach Self has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He is currently the 10th best-paid coach in NCAA basketball with a salary of $4 million approximately. Self would have been paid more, had he not taken a pay cut to help the athletic department save money. Dec 11, 2020; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self talks with players in a timeout during the second half against the Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Bill Self Charity and Foundation In 2006, Coach Self, along with his wife Cindy, began the Assists Foundation, which serves to help young people have access to a better life. It does that through fundraising for organizations that serve the youth. They have helped to provide educational programs and scholarships for students, and also athletic fields and community recreational facilities. Back in August 2020, Self joined Cameo to help raise funds for charity. For $200, people could request a personalized video from Self, who pledged these proceeds to charity. How to contact Bill Self? Bill Self on Twitter: @CoachBillSelf  Age 58  Nationality United States  Birth Date December 27, 1962  University University of Kansas  Family  Married with two children  Weight unknown  Height 6&#8217;1  Teams Coached Oral Roberts, Tulsa, Illinois, Kansas  Record 725–221  Championships 1

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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:
<ul>
 	<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>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
</tbody>
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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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<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Christine and Thomas Embiid</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Muriel Embiid, Arthur Embiid (late)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$34 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Anne de Paula</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">In a relationship</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arthur Embiid</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball player</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Philadelphia 76ers</span></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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