Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). born on 16 March 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Embiid stands at an average height of 2.13 meters, making him one of the tallest basketball players.

Unlike most American kids, Embiid did not start his basketball career early. He was discovered and mentored at a basketball camp by Luc Mbah a Moute, a fellow native of Yaounde and an NBA player. As a result, he moved to the United States at age 16 to devote himself to becoming a professional basketball player.

Initially, Embiid enrolled at a school that Mbah a Moute also attended, but due to lack of playing time, he transferred after his first year. Embiid declared for the 2014 NBA draft On 9 April 2014, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.

Is Joel Embiid Married?

Embiid is not married but is in a relationship that is expected to lead to marriage in the next few years.

Who Is Joel Embiid’s Girlfriend Anne de Paula?

Since 2018, Embiid has been in a relationship with Brazilian model Anne de Paula. The couple welcomed their first child, a son in September 2020.