Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Joel Andre Etienne Embiid was born on March 16, 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He is commonly known as "The Process" or simply "Joel."
Birth and Death Dates
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March 16, 1994 (no recorded death date)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: Cameroonian
Profession:
Basketball Player
Sports Commentator
Early Life and Background
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Joel Embiid was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon. At a young age, his family relocated to Douala, where he began playing basketball. His talent for the sport earned him a spot on the country's junior national team.
In 2011, Embiid suffered a serious injury that left him with a broken right foot and a damaged meniscus in his left knee. The injury ultimately led to his participation in the NBA draft.
Major Accomplishments
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2014 NBA Draft: The Philadelphia 76ers selected Joel Embiid third overall.
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2017): Embiid was named one of the league's top rookies that season.
* All-NBA Second Team (2020): He made his first appearance on an All-NBA team as a second-team selection.
Notable Works or Actions
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As a sports commentator, Joel Embiid has gained recognition for his colorful and humorous personality. His commentary is often infused with his signature wit and sarcasm.
Quotes by Joel Embiid
When I was visiting schools, I wanted to go and see what they got. After my visit, I knew that Kansas was good.
I love when people tell me that I was gonna be a bust. I enjoy when people tell me, 'You suck. You can't dribble. You can't shoot,' because it's like, gotta go to the gym.
I'm really not an injury-prone player. I just had that one injury that took, like, two years.
I love when guys come at the beginning of the game and start talking trash. It gets me going.
I started playing basketball very late, and for me to make it to the league so fast... I've always said my life is a movie.
I'm not cocky, I'm humble, but I think I can be really special, one of the top players in the league.
If I feel great and my body feels great and my knee is fine, I should play 30 minutes or more. I definitely have my opinion on that.