Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is a Philadelphia 76ers center, NBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist who also builds stories through his production company, Miniature Géant.
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Known for
The Players’ TribuneOverview
- Born
- March 16, 1994 · Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Work
- Basketball player and production company founder
- Nickname
- The Process
- NBA arrival
- Drafted third overall in 2014; debuted in 2016
- Breakout
- First NBA All-Star selection in 2018
Mini bio
How it started.
Growing up in Cameroon, Joel was drawn to soccer before basketball. Watching Kobe Bryant in the 2009 NBA Finals sparked his interest. Luc Mbah a Moute’s camp helped open a path to high school in Florida, followed by Kansas.
Becoming The Process.
Philadelphia drafted him third overall in 2014. Injuries delayed his NBA debut until 2016, but he became an All-Star in 2018. In 2023, he won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award.
Beyond the court.
He founded Miniature Géant to tell stories about sports and Africa. His IMOA initiative supports Philadelphia organizations working in youth development, education and violence prevention.
Creditschronological, newest first
Basketball
- 2024USA Olympic men’s basketball teamCenter · Gold medalist
- 2014–presentPhiladelphia 76ersNBA player · Center
- 2013–2014Kansas JayhawksCollege basketball player
Media and collaborations
- 2025Skechers SKX JE1Signature athlete and development collaborator
- 2023Miniature GéantFounder · Production studio launched with The SpringHill Company
- 2018It’s Story TimeAuthor · The Players’ Tribune
Awards
Quotes
Whenever people say I can’t do something, I actually love it.Joel Embiid, The Players’ Tribune
In his 2018 essay, he described how a difficult first high-school practice pushed him to keep working.
Trivia
- He says YouTube shooting videos helped him improve his three-point form.
- He studied a DVD of Hakeem Olajuwon and other great big men, then tried their moves in the gym.
- IMOA stands for In Memory of Arthur, honoring his late brother.
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