Last week, rumors existed that Joel Embiid might get a new contract for the Sixers. With this current move, the Philadelphia 76ers will be hard to overlook for the next four seasons. However, there are still concerns from Philly fans about Joel Embiid. Is this the best for the Sixers franchise?
Joel Embiid Contract Extension Details
Developing story at @TheAthletic on Joel Embiid’s new three-year, $193 million maximum extension with the 76ers through 2029, giving him one of the richest total salaries – $301M – in NBA history: https://t.co/HiwJXqSjHL
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 20, 2024
Joel Embiid’s contract was due in the 2026-27 season, plus a player option. Thus, Philly fans didn’t expect a contract discussion between the Philadelphia 76ers and the one-time MVP. Yet, Shams Charania announced on X that the All-Star player will “sign a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.” Also, “the one-time NBA MVP will sign a three-year, $193 million maximum extension with the 76ers, with a player option in 2028-2029.”
This max contract extension will give Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George time to emerge as NBA title contenders. Following Joel Embiid’s performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics in Men’s Basketball, it’s no surprise that the one-time NBA MVP is getting a max contract.
The only concern for Philly fans is how healthy Joel Embiid will be in the following years with his max extension. Following this sentiment, the Sixers loaded reliable pieces around their Big-Three team. Now, it depends on Nick Nurse’s rotation and performance of these X-factors on the court.
Despite missing half of the regular season games, the Cameroon native averaged 34.7 points, 11 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 38 games. Also, Joel had 1353 total points shooting 52.9% from the field and 38.8% from deep. Further, the Sixers didn’t fall apart won’t their star player, Joel Embiid, after finishing as the seventh with 47-35 and making the playoff. Thus, there’s hope for the Sixers franchise in the following years.
With Paul George and Tyrese Maxey on the court, the risk of missing Joel Embiid for long is low. Also, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are displaying positive results in workouts. Further, these centers can reduce the defensive burden on Joel Embiid.
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