Joel Embiid Agrees to 3 year, $192M extension with Sixers
REPORT: Joel Embiid Agrees to 3 year, $192M extension with Sixers
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The Sixers have secured their centerpiece of their franchise for years to come. According to ESPN, Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a three-year, $192.9 million maximum contract extension that guarantees the former MVP a total of $299.5 million through the 2028-29 season.
The news broke from the big man himself as he took to social media to celebrate his contract extension with a heartfelt sentiments.
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“Philadelphia is home. I want to be here for the rest of my career,” Embiid wrote on Instagram. “I love this community and everything you’ve given me and my family. There is a lot more work to do. You guys deserve a championship and I think we’re just getting started!”
Fans can hopefully feel relieved after those words, as we know Joel can be a troll. Around this time last year Embiid hinted at the possibility of entering a new chapter in the NBA with another team.
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“I just want to win a championship, whatever it takes. I don’t know where that’s going to be, whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else.” Embiid told Carter. “I just want to have a chance to accomplish that, I want to see what that feels like to win that first one, and then you can think about the next one.” Embiid said In a sit down with Maverick Carter,
Hopefully with the Sixers move recent offseason moves with signing NBA stars Paul George, Andre Drummond, and extending key pieces in the sixers roster such as Tyrese Maxey, and Kelly Oubre Jr., Embiid is able to combine these two quotes he’s given us to ultimately win a chmapionship and Philly, and remain here for the rest of his career.
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