Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has had one helluva career. The big fella has career averages of 27.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while being named an All-Star seven times, winning two scoring titles, and taking home the MVP award in 2023. If it weren’t for the injuries, Embiid probably has a title right now as well.
With that being said, Embiid has done enough to make a case that his No. 21 should be retired by the Sixers when it’s all said and done. He is one healthy playoff run away from having a chance at winning a ring and solidifying a possible Hall of Fame case.
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HoopsHype ranked the best player from each country and Embiid took home the honor for his native country of Cameroon:
The one-time MVP never played a FIBA competition with Cameroon, despite his country’s many attempts to secure the services of its most prestigious baller. Embiid ended up playing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, winning gold, and followed that up with another injury-ridden season with Philly. No matter what happens next in his career, the 76ers star is already a lock on the African basketball Mount Rushmore as one of the most dominant big men of this era. That’s something he probably didn’t expect when he started playing hoops at age 15 in Yaoundé.
Embiid is continuing to recover from yet another left knee procedure so he is going to take his time and be sure he is 100% healthy when training camp rolls around in late September/early October. Whatever title chances the Sixers have depend on whether he will be healthy and ready to go.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Sixers star Joel Embiid ranked best player to ever come from Cameroon