The NBA has entered a new dimension of agreements between its stars and the franchises they play for. Following this trend, a historic extension has been announced that Joel Embiid has agreed to with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The news has been confirmed by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The player has renewed with the Sixers for 3 seasons and a staggering $193 million! This means that the NBA MVP in 2023 will earn over 60 million per year.
Joel Embiid will remain the face of the Sixers, at least, until 2028, with the option for one more season as a player option in the 2028/2029 NBA season included in his new contract.
Joel Embiid's Total Contract
Adding the extension to what was left of his current deal, Joel Embiid's contract from this point forward amounts to 5 years and $301 million, making it one of the top 3 highest in NBA history.
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