Joel Embiid
#21C · Philadelphia Sixers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 485 | 27.6 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 50.1% | 33.8% | 83.0% |
| 2025-26 | 33 | 26.6 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 49.5% | 31.8% | 85.8% |
| 2024-25 | 19 | 23.8 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 44.4% | 29.9% | 88.2% |
| 2023-24 | 6 | 33.0 | 10.8 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 44.4% | 33.3% | 85.9% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$113.3M
AAV
$28.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Joel Embiid's contract with the Philadelphia Sixers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $28.3M per year over 4 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Joel's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Centers. At 32, Joel still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Joel Embiid earns a B Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Center. Across 485 career games, Joel has averaged 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Joel's strongest metric is FG% at 5009.1, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 3.7, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Joel ranks 9th in overall performance. Joel is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Philadelphia Sixers.
Current Sentiment
Embiid's perception is mixed amid injury concerns and inconsistent availability for Philadelphia. Recent B-grade performance shows competence but fails to justify MVP-level expectations from fans. Contract value questioned as durability issues persist; team struggles without reliable health. Health and availability dominate narratives; media increasingly skeptical about his impact this season. Fans remain cautiously hopeful but growing pessimistic given recurring injury patterns limiting consistency.
Transaction History
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