On Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers surprised many when they announced that they have successfully re-signed their promising young center, Joel Embiid, to a max contract worth $148 million for five years. The development has divided the opinion of the public though, as some think he does not deserve that much of a pay for being injury prone. However, there are others who believe that he deserves the lucrative deal for his solid first season the league.

It did not take long for the Cameroonian international to share his thoughts about continuing his career in Philadelphia. He made it known via his Twitter account that he loves the city, and that the fans will have the chance to continue watching “The Process” represent them.

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After recovering from a pair of knee injuries that forced him to miss his first two years in the NBA, Embiid finally debuted for the Sixers last season. Although he only suited up for 31 games, he showcased his impressive skill set, and gave their fans a lot of reason to be excited about the team's future.

Now that he has a new contract secured, he can use this to repay the trust the organization has given him, and also play at an even higher level to help the 76res become a winning group once again. Should he continue the strong start he's had to his professional career, he will also be able to set his future up for success, and establish himself as one of the best centers in the NBA today.