joel embiid

Joel Embiid, often referred to as “The Process,” is a towering figure in the world of basketball
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. Standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 280 pounds, Embiid is a dominant force for the Philadelphia 76ers
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. Born on March 16, 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Embiid’s journey to NBA stardom is nothing short of remarkable
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Embiid’s basketball career began relatively late, as he initially focused on volleyball and soccer
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. It wasn’t until he was 15 years old that he discovered basketball, modeling his game after NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon
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. His talent quickly caught the eye of Luc Mbah a Moute, a fellow Cameroonian and NBA player, who became his mentor and helped him move to the United States to pursue basketball
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After attending Montverde Academy and The Rock School in Florida, Embiid committed to playing college basketball at the University of Kansas
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. In his only season with the Kansas Jayhawks, he averaged 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game, earning him a spot on the Big 12 All-Newcomer Team and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year
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Embiid’s professional career began when he was drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA Draft
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. However, his path to the NBA was not without obstacles. Multiple foot and knee injuries delayed his debut until the 2016-17 season
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. Despite playing only 31 games, Embiid made an immediate impact, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team
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Since his debut, Embiid has become one of the most dominant centers in the league
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. He has been named a seven-time NBA All-Star, a five-time member of the All-NBA Team, and a three-time member of the All-Defensive Team
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. Embiid also won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2023 and led the league in scoring during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons
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Off the court, Embiid is known for his charismatic personality and social media presence
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. He often engages with fans through his Twitter and Instagram accounts, where he shares his thoughts on