Joel Embiid has become one of the premier big men in today's NBA. His stature has often been the source of headlines since his arrival in the NBA in 2014. The Cameroon native was brought into the Philadelphia 76ers organization at the time to be paired with fellow big man Nerlens Noel, an experiment that didn't quite pan out. In time since, he's become Philadelphia's sports voice with his dominant performances for the Sixers along with his bold takes after games. Today, we're taking a look at Joel Embiid's net worth in 2021.
Joel Embiid's net worth in 2021 (estimate): $35 million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Joel Embiid's net worth in 2021 clocks in at $35 million. After signing a monster super-max extension with the Sixers in mid-August, though, that numbers is going to skyrocket.
Even with their lack of success in recent years, the 76ers front office has viewed Embiid as the face of their franchise, which was notable after inking him to a 5-year, $147 million contract that'll carry him into the offseason of 2023. With the hiring of head coach Doc Rivers, the Sixers won the Eastern Conference as they prepare for the playoffs as the No. 1 seed.
Before Embiid's arrival, the 76ers lacked the necessary star power to be included with the juggernauts of the Eastern Conference. Adding both him and Ben Simmons to the mix has made them a formidable opponent and once again returned the prideful Philly fans that at one time may have tucked their tails in embarrassment. Due to that, it makes every penny of his $147 million contract worth it.
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Joel Embiid's net worth is $35 million. Forbes also had Embiid listed at No.60 on their “The World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2020” list.
The University of Kansas product was drafted third overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, which came with a bit of controversy from Embiid, who felt that he should've went first if not second in the draft. His then-recent foot injury may have certainly played a part in both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavaliers opting not to select him, though that's a decision both squads would surely want a redo on. The 76ers then went on to sign Joel Embiid to a two-year, $9 million contract.
Embiid wasn't able to make good on his contract, as his leg injuries continued to be troublesome through his first two seasons in the league, preventing him from making a debut. He wasted no time getting to work in his third season, however, averaging 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, which granted him being named to the 2017 All-Rookie First Team list. Before his third season got underway, the 76ers exercised their team option worth $6.1 million on the seven-foot big, and he didn't disappoint.
He also is estimated to bring in roughly $6 million in endorsements. His most famous endorsement may be with Hulu–though the terms of his contract are undisclosed–similar to most athletes they've brought aboard. He also has a shoe deal with Under Armour, with a signature shoe that recently hit the market in the second half of the year. With the “Embiid One” under his belt, he becomes the only “center” with a signature shoe as reported by Forbes as well. His endorsement with Under Armour was reportedly worth five years, and while the average annual value remains a mystery, it was reported by ESPN that the deal made him the richest player at his position. Joel Embiid also possesses endorsements with Mountain Dew, Amazon, Fanatics and Electronic Arts.
Following his rookie debut for the 2016-17 season, Joel Embiid went on to make the All-Star selection in three consecutive seasons, with his best season coming in 2018-19 as he averaged 27.5 points, 13.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. His production took a slight dip in 2019/20, which had something to do with the acquisition of Al Horford.
With rumors swirling around potential Ben Simmons trades, the Sixers and Embiid are entering an interesting venture of their marriage. Nevertheless, were you at all surprised by Joel Embiid's net worth in 2021?
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