Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers were treated to good news. Their franchise’s cornerstone, Joel Embiid put ink to paper as he cemented his longtime commitment to the team. This news came just weeks before their training camp, as he signed a three-year extension worth nearly $193 million.
Furthermore, upon the announcement of his extension, Joel Embiid shared a celebratory post on Instagram. There he shared his desire to spend his entire career with the Sixers. He expressed a strong commitment to the franchise and the city and declared that Philadelphia deserves a championship.
Philadelphia is home. I want to be here for the rest of my career.I love this community and everything you’ve given me and my family. There is a lot more work to do. You guys deserve a championship and I think we’re just getting started!
Joel Embiid wrote on Instagram
As nature comes calling, the one-time NBA MVP is approaching the age of 30, and he remains undoubtedly one of the NBA’s most dominant players. However, his growth had been slowed by the injuries he suffered last season which affected him and the 76ers.
Before that, he was a frontrunner for the MVP award battling eventual winner Nikola Jokic. He showcased impressive statistics where he averaged 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
Stephen A. Smith shares his two cents on Joel Embiid’s contract extension
Embiid’s contract extension may have brought good news to the 76ers fans. Especially, after the situation regarding their team’s rumored move away from the city. One person was always going to have a say in the matter, ESPN’s outspoken analyst, Stephen A. Smith. On a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take, SAS shared his thoughts on the extension.
He deserves every penny. He is a bonafide superstar in this league who’s only derailment is health. I watched this man average 35 against the Knicks on one leg. On one leg. He’s that gifted. He’s that great. You can put Joel Embiid in the argument as being one of the most gifted big men to ever play the game of basketball on the planet earth.
Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take
The 76ers will pray that Embiid stays healthy this season and show the form that secured him his only MVP title. The presence of new arrival Paul George and the form of youngster Tyrese Maxey should take the burden off his shoulders a bit.
