Joel Embiid Signs $193 Million Extension with the 76ers, Aiming for NBA Title

Already an NBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid has committed to chasing his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a $193 million contract extension. Embiid, 30, hopes to remain a Sixer for the rest of his career, expressing his deep connection to the city.

“Philadelphia is home,” Embiid wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of him signing the contract with team owner Josh Harris. “I want to be here the rest of my career. I love this community and everything you’ve given me and my family... There is a lot more work to do. You guys deserve a championship.”

The seven-time All-Star and 2022-23 NBA MVP, who has five All-NBA Team honors and three All-Defensive Team nods, will have a player option for the 2028-29 season under the terms of the new deal. This extension follows Embiid’s 2021 $196 million contract and reinforces his long-term future with the franchise.

Philadelphia also secured major deals this offseason, with Paul George signing a four-year, $212 million contract, and Tyrese Maxey rewarded with a five-year, $204 million extension. Together, the Sixers' "Big Three" — Embiid, George, and Maxey — are positioned to compete for an NBA title, as the team looks to dethrone the Boston Celtics, the reigning champions.

However, Embiid’s journey has been marked by challenges, particularly injuries that have limited his availability. Despite this, his skill set has cemented him as one of the best big men in NBA history. Over 433 games, he has averaged 27.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, ranking first in Sixers’ history for scoring average and third with eight 50-point games.

Originally from Cameroon, Embiid’s path to the NBA was unconventional. Initially a soccer player, Embiid turned to basketball after being encouraged by fellow Cameroonian NBA veteran Luc Mbah a Moute. He eventually moved to the U.S. to pursue his basketball career, first attending Montverde Academy in Florida, followed by a brief stint at Kansas University.

Now, with his legacy in Philadelphia solidified, Embiid and the Sixers are focused on their ultimate goal — bringing an NBA championship back to the city for the first time since 1983.