Sixers, Joel Embiid reportedly finalizing 4-year, $196 million contract extension
The love affair between Joel Embiid and the city of Philadelphia is a beautiful thing, and it will continue for at least another four years.
ESPN's Romona Shelburne reported on Tuesday that Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of finalizing a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension, sources told ESPN.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August 17, 2021
The deal will keep Embiid in Philly through the 2026-2027 season. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, he'll be guaranteed a total of $261 million.
Embiid's irrepressible personality shone through even in the details of the extension. According to Shelburne, Embiid chose to represent himself in negotiations with the team.
Embiid, who represented himself in the negotiations, became eligible for a supermax extension this summer after finishing second in MVP voting and second-team All-NBA with averages of 28.5 points and 10.6 rebounds. Last year.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August 17, 2021
As Shelburne pointed out, Embiid has been exceptional for the Sixers. More than that, he's been the key difference maker. With issues surrounding Ben Simmons' consistency and willingness to shoot the ball, Embiid has continually stepped up. He played the second half of the playoffs on a partially torn meniscus, never complaining and putting up series-saving performances.
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