Alright, hoop heads, buckle up because Joel Embiid just secured the bag in a big way!
Big Bucks for The Big Fella
So, Joel Embiid and the Sixers have locked in a monster deal. We’re talking three years, $192.9 million, pushing his total guaranteed cash to a jaw-dropping $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season. This dude is getting PAID. And get this, he’s ditching his $59 million player option for the 2026-27 season to make it happen. By the end of this new contract, heโll be raking in $69 million in that final year.
Money Talks: Embiid’s Climb to the Top
With this new deal, Embiid’s career earnings will skyrocket to $514.8 million, making him the fourth highest-paid player in NBA history. Only LeBron, Curry, and Paul George have made more dough. Not bad company, right? According to Spotrac, this puts him in some elite financial territory.
He took to Instagram to share the news, saying, โPhiladelphia is home. I want to be here for the rest of my career.โ Man, if that doesnโt warm your heart, I donโt know what will. He added, โYou guys deserve a championship and I think weโre just getting started!โ Talk about rallying the troops!
Joel Embiid now has five years and $301 million on his 76ers deal โ one of the three richest totals in NBA history.
โ Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
Philly’s Pride and Joy
The Sixers are pumped too. Josh Harris, one of the big bosses, called Embiid โone of the greatest Sixers of all timeโ and a key piece in their championship puzzle. Honestly, I think Harris nailed it. Embiid is a beast on both ends of the floor, and his size, strength, and athleticism are just off the charts.
โWeโre ecstatic that this extension keeps him and his family in Philadelphia for years to come,โ Harris said. โJoel Embiid is a great family man, leader, and person. He is an elite two-way player with a combination of size, strength, and athleticism that this league has rarely โ if ever โ seen.”
Stats That Stun
Last season, Embiid was on fire. He averaged a career-high 34.7 points per game, along with 5.6 assists and 1.2 steals. He was shooting lights out tooโ52.9% from the field, 38.8% from three, and 88.3% from the free-throw line. And who can forget his insane 70-point game against the Spurs? He dropped 70 points, grabbed 18 boards, dished out five assists, and even swiped a steal and a block. All that in just 37 minutes! Thatโs the fewest minutes ever in a 70-point game. Absolute madness.
Here is the breakdown of the Joel Embiid extension
Embiid now has $299.5M in salary over the next 5 years
โ Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42)
Sixers’ Summer Spending Spree
This offseason, the Sixers didn’t just stop at Embiid. They threw around $550 million in new deals, including a $204 million extension for Tyrese Maxey and a four-year, $212 million contract for George. They also snagged free agents like Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond, while re-signing Kelly Oubre and Kyle Lowry. The Sixers are going all in, and honestly, I think they’re gearing up for something special.
So, what do you think? Is Embiid worth every penny, and will the Sixers finally bring a championship back to Philly? Letโs hear your takes!
