Who was Joel Embiid brother, Arthur? How did he die?

The tragic story of Joel Embiid’s younger brother Arthur, who died in a car accident in Cameroon in 2014.

Who was Joel Embiid brother, Arthur? How did he die?

Joel Embiid and Arthur Embiid

Joel Embiid is more than just a basketball player. He is a brother, a father, and a survivor. The Philadelphia 76ers star has overcome a tragic loss that nearly ended his career. In 2014, his younger brother, Arthur died in a car accident in Cameroon, leaving Embiid devastated and depressed. But he also found inspiration and motivation from his brother’s memory and dedicated his career to him ever since.

Arthur Embiid was Joel’s best friend growing up in Yaounde, Cameroon. They played soccer and video games together and supported each other’s dreams. Arthur was proud of Joel’s basketball talent and potential, and Joel wanted to make him happy.

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The Tragic Loss of Arthur Embiid

In 2014, Joel was drafted by the 76ers as the third overall pick. However, he suffered a foot injury that sidelined him for his rookie season. He was recovering in Philadelphia when he received a phone call from his home on October 16, 2014. It was the worst news he could ever hear: Arthur had died in a car accident.

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Joel Embiid’s world shattered when his brother Arthur died in a car accident in 2014. He flew back to his native Cameroon for the funeral, but he felt lost and hopeless.

I was done with basketball. I wanted to go back home and just be with my family.
Joel Embiid via ESPN Radio

But Embiid didn’t give up on his dream. He fought through the pain and grief and became one of the NBA’s elite players. He even won the Kia MVP title in the 2022-23 season.

The Lasting Legacy of Arthur Embiid

In September 2020, Joel Embiid welcomed a new family member: his first son with his girlfriend Anne de Paula. He named him Arthur after his late brother. “We are so blessed and fortunate to welcome our little boy in this family,” he announced on Instagram and Twitter.

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Joel Embiid holding his son Arthur Embiid (Via BuzzNigeria.com)

Embiid has also shown his gratitude and love for the Philadelphia fans, who have supported him through his highs and lows. “They’ve been with me through everything,” he said in The Players’ Tribune. “They’ve been with me through all my injuries … through all my struggles … through all my successes.”

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