Joel Hans Embiid, a basketball player for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, was born in Cameroon on March 16, 1994. He holds French and American citizenship as well. Embiid attended the University of Kansas for one year, and on February 13, 2014, he was named one of the 30 finalists for the Naismith College Player of the Year. Despite a stress fracture in his back in March of the same year, Embiid was selected with the third overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA draft, making him the highest selected player from Cameroon.

Embiid faced several foot and knee injuries, which delayed his NBA debut for two seasons. He finally made his debut in 2016-17 and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team despite playing only 31 games. Since then, he has become a six-time NBA All-Star, a four-time member of the All-NBA Team, and a three-time member of the All-Defensive Team. Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers coined the nickname “the Process” in response to a refrain during the Sam Hinkie era to “trust the process.”

Embiid made NBA history during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons by leading the league in scoring. He became the first center and seven-footer to do so since Shaquille O’Neal in 2000. He also became the first center since Moses Malone in 1982 to average over 30 points per game, and he was also the first foreign player to lead the NBA in scoring.

Although Embiid is eligible to play for Cameroon’s national basketball team, he did not compete for Cameroon at AfroBasket 2017. In July 2022, Embiid was granted citizenship by France as “a foreigner whose naturalization is of exceptional interest,” and later in September, he also became a U.S. citizen.

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Meet Joel Embiid Parents Thomas Embiid And Christine Embiid

Joel Embiid was born to Thomas Embiid, a former military officer, and Christine. They share three children Joel, Muriel, and Arthur. Although Joel’s parents did not have a lot of material wealth, Christine ensured that her children had everything they needed and were a strict but loving presence in their education. While Joel’s mother Christine hoped for Joel to become a doctor, she ultimately supported his dream of becoming an NBA player.

However, tragedy struck the family when Joel’s younger brother, Arthur, died in a car accident in Cameroon at the age of 13. It was a devastating loss that deeply affected the family. Despite this tragedy, Joel persisted and continued to pursue his passion for basketball, inspired by his parents’ sacrifices and his brother’s memory.

Throughout Joel’s journey to becoming an NBA star, he has had the support and inspiration of both of his parents. His father, Thomas, has been a nurturing and supportive influence, and Joel has always looked up to him as a role model. He has been inspired by his father’s success in both the military and sports, and has sought to surpass his father’s achievements.

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