30 Facts About Joel Embiid

1. Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA but he gained much respect for his one-season game with the University of Kansas before joining the National Basketball Association.

2. Joel Embiid drives past Ed Davis along the baseline and finishes with a reverse layup.

3. Joel Embiid muscles through Jarrett Allen towards the basket for a two-handed dunk.

4. Joel Embiid drives between two defenders to the basket and throws down a two-handed jam.

5. Joel Embiid was discovered by Luc Mbah a Moute, a professional player who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves which helped him to become a five-star recruit coming out of the Rock School in Gainesville, Florida.

6. Joel Embiid was drafted 3rd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NFL Draft.

7. Joel Embiid has the looming specter of injuries creeping into the back of his mind.

8. Joel Embiid has kept his personal life private and out of the spotlight.

9. Joel Embiid trying to help Markelle Fultz through 'crazy situation' originally appeared on nbcsportsphiladelphia.

10. Joel Embiid trying to help Markelle Fultz through 'crazy situation'.

11. Joel Embiid had his way with New Orleans, finishing 11 of 23 from the field and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.

12. Joel Embiid says Cavs are still the team to beat in the East.

13. Joel Embiid has never been shy about speaking up for Markelle Fultz.

14. Joel Embiid fires shots at 'previous management' for handling of Markelle Fultz situation.

15. Joel Embiid continued his highly impressive scoring run in the NBA, helping the Philadelphia 76ers to a huge comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets.

16. Joel Embiid was there to say hello to his friends of the New England Patriots.

17. Joel Embiid has scored 55 or more points on DraftKings in five of his last seven games, and he has a great chance to produce big numbers again on Sunday against a Nets squad that gives up over 110 points per game.

18. Joel Embiid ultimately did not compete for Cameroon at AfroBasket 2017.

19. On 7 February 2017, Joel Embiid was named to the preliminary team to compete in the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket in the Republic of Congo, with the group qualifier taking place in March, during the NBA regular season.

20. Joel Embiid is eligible to compete for Cameroon national basketball team.

21. On 11 February 2017, it was revealed that Joel Embiid had a torn meniscus in his left knee, but that surgery would not be required.

22. On 26 October 2016, Joel Embiid made his long-awaited NBA regular-season debut in the 76ers' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

23. On 4 October 2016, Joel Embiid started at center in the 76ers' first preseason game against the Boston Celtics.

24. On 26 August 2014, Joel Embiid signed his rookie scale contract with the 76ers.

25. On 9 April 2014, Joel Embiid declared for the 2014 NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.

26. Joel Embiid was discovered at a basketball camp by Luc Mbah a Moute, a fellow native of Yaounde and an NBA player.

27. Joel Embiid was a monster Thursday night and the Sixers needed everything he gave them.

28. Joel Embiid said he "owns a lot of real estate" in Drummond's head after the.

29. Joel Embiid bounced back from his quietest showing of the season after Monday's blowout win over the.

30. Joel Embiid has 41, but Markelle Fultz sparks Sixers to win over Clippers.