Surprisingly, Embiid became a big topic on the internet this week, from the mounting pressure to deliver a Sixers' championship to being called one of the worst players of his generation.

Embiid is unquestionably worth every penny right now, but this is a big bet on him staying healthy the next five years.

The Sixers now have their Big 3 of Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey all locked up for the foreseeable future. George signed a 4-year $212 million deal in the offseason while Maxey signed a 5-year $204 million deal to stay with the Sixers.

Earlier this offseason, Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62 million extension with the Warriors that made him the first American athlete to make north of $60 million in a single season. Embiid now joins the club as he is expected to make $69 million in the final year of his latest contract.

By Shams Charania, Mike Vorkunov, John Hollinger and Jenna West The Philadelphia 76ers and star center Joel Embiid agreed to a max extension deal worth $192.9 million, according to league sources. The deal,

Joel Embiid isn't going anywhere anytime soon. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar center revealed Friday morning on Instagram that he agreed to a

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to come to terms with their superstar big man Joel Embiid on a 3-year $193 million max extension. The Sixers have their Big 3 of Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George locked up for the long term.

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey is elated about superstar Joel Embiid’s three-year, $193 million extension. Embiid’s maximum contract extension keeps the 2023 Most Valuable Player signed through 2027-28 as Maxey,