Joel Embiid’s Contracts and Salary Breakdown: How much is the Sixers superstar earning?
Joel Embiid's $213 million max extension is one of the most valuable NBA contracts in history. Know all about the massive deal.
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The Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has become a premier superstar in the NBA. Performing consistently for his team for a long time now, Embiid is one of the best centers in the league. His $213 million contract extension with the Sixers is a testament to how much the team values their superstar. But exactly how much is Joel Embiid making from his current contract in the NBA?
Drafted in 2014 by the Philadelphia 76ers, Embiid had a somewhat slow start to life in the league due to injuries. Nevertheless, the seven-time All-Star has come a long way and is currently the reigning NBA MVP. Beloved among fans and revered by his teammates, Joel Embiid has been crucial for the Philadelphia 76ers’ rise in the past seasons.
His rookie extension signed in 2017 worth $147,710,050 across five years was a spectacular deal already, adding to his impressive fortune. But Embiid’s current contract, worth over $213 million, is one of the most valuable in the history of the NBA. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Joel Embiid’s massive contract and salary details.
Current Contract Breakdown
Joel Embiid’s current contract, signed in August 2021, will see the center earn $213,280,928 across four years effective from 2023-24. The contract comes with an average salary of $53,320,232 per annum and $213,280,928 guaranteed at signing.
For the running season, Embiid is expected to earn $47,607,350, and there is also a player option for the final year of his contract. If activated, Embiid would be earning up to $59,033,114 for the 2026-27 season, per Spotrac.
In 2023-24, the center will be making a base salary worth $47,607,350, while carrying a cap hit and dead cap value of $47,607,350. The 2023 MVP will become a free agent by the end of the 2026-27 season.
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING | FREE AGENT |
| 4 yr(s) / $213,280,928 | $53,320,232 | $213,280,928 | Designated Player Veteran Extension/Bird | 2027 / UFA |
Salary Breakdown
- Current Salary: $47,607,350
- Salary Per Month: $3,967,279
- Salary Per Week: $991,819
- Salary Per Game: $580,577
- Salary Per Quarter: $145,144
- Salary Per Minute: $12,095
Previous Contracts and Salaries
2018 – 2022
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 5 yr(s) / $147,710,050 | $29,542,010 | $147,710,050 | Designated Rookie Extension/Bird |
2014 – 2017
| CONTRACT | AVG. SALARY | GTD AT SIGN | SIGNED USING |
| 4 yr(s) / $19,981,026 | $4,995,257 | $9,054,600 | Entry Level/Rookie |
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