Talk:Joel Embiid

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Pretty sure he wasnt drafted (yet) by the cavs — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.7.254.217 (talk) 01:33, 21 May 2014 (UTC)

Jersey number
You are invited to join the discussion at Wikipedia_talk:NBA to reach consensus on Embiid's number.—Bagumba (talk) 18:29, 3 August 2014 (UTC)

JPG
There are 2 versions of Embiid at Kansas; 2 opinions as to which is best; check them out and we'll have a consensus decision; I think the one used now is much too dark and doesn't show his features. Thanx Mwinog2777 (talk).

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Semi-protected edit request on 16 November 2017
Change 'Position' from 'Center' to 'GOAT'. Much more accurate and full description. Goatembiid (talk) 05:54, 16 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Declined. JesseRafe (talk) 06:18, 16 November 2017 (UTC)
 * He is trash 126.185.222.64 (talk) 21:37, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 25 December 2017
The National Team Career section is outdated as 2017 Afrobasket already occurred and Embiid did not play. I suggest the sentence about the tournament in August be removed or edited to acknowledge that the tournament happened and that Embiid did not participate. 2600:1:F45F:D84:B9D6:FA4A:CCEA:5D7 (talk) 19:34, 25 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 21:59, 28 December 2017 (UTC)

Is there any source for Embiid being a Teetotaler?
The source used in his personal life section cites and ESPN Profile on him, but the only relevant part of the article is the sentence "So Embiid doesn't drink alcohol or spend much time at parties", which in context seems to be conveying more that Joel Embiid isn't much for nightlife as opposed to a literal "he abstains from alcohol". Is there any other source for the claim I'm missing?
 * http://www.sportstalkphilly.com/2017/01/joel-embiid-says-he-started-drinking-shirley-temples-because-he-doesnt-drink-.html
 * http://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/philadelphia-76ers/joel-embiids-love-shirley-temples-origin
 * https://billypenn.com/2017/01/12/joel-embiid-shirley-temples-and-unofficial-drinks-for-all-the-sixers/
 * http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/joel-embiid-shirley-temple-kansas/
 * http://www.complex.com/sports/2017/02/18-things-you-didnt-know-about-joel-embiid/
 * http://www.complex.com/sports/2016/06/joel-embiid-drinks-3-or-4-pitchers-shirley-temples-per-day
 * https://www.revolvy.com/main/index.php?s=List%20of%20teetotalers
 * https://www.africanewshub.com/en/news/2940108-phil-sez-the-pain-of-being-a-teetotaller
 * http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Embiid+alcohol JesseRafe (talk) 16:50, 25 January 2018 (UTC)

Career highs
You are invited to join the discussion at related to this article's table of career highs at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_National_Basketball_Association.—Bagumba (talk) 16:44, 25 March 2018 (UTC)

Career start
There is a discussion at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_National_Basketball_Association about whether the infobox should list his career as having started in 2014, the year he was signed, or 2016, the year he played his first game.—Bagumba (talk) 17:59, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 May 2020
Height source says 7’2” but the page says 7’0”. 107.147.149.122 (talk) 02:34, 9 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: The source referenced for his height at https://billypenn.com/2016/11/03/how-tall-is-joel-embiid-a-billy-penn-investigation/ has a detailed explanation. GoingBatty (talk) 03:34, 9 May 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 February 2021
He got a new career high today vs the Bulls (50 pts) 72.252.32.53 (talk) 03:12, 20 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Yes check.svg Done --Xurizuri (talk) 10:38, 20 February 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 October 2021
Change height to 7’2” 2600:387:F:491A:0:0:0:C (talk) 14:37, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:38, 12 October 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 February 2022
I know some silly facts about his childhood! 24.112.103.4 (talk) 15:35, 14 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Wikipedia is not the place for "silly facts".  — Paper9oll  (🔔 • 📝)  15:42, 14 February 2022 (UTC)

Wiki Education assignment: Media and Culture Theory - MDC 254
— Assignment last updated by Jacobfogelman (talk) 15:19, 7 December 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2023
Jayson Tatum would need 400+ points to surpass joel embiid as scoring leader, i suggest that you add his second scoring title to the career accolades section 98.115.105.228 (talk) 13:49, 8 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. M.Bitton (talk) 17:26, 8 April 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 April 2023 (2)
Change “ NBA scoring champion (2022)” to “ NBA scoring champion (2022, 2023)”

Looks to be already over. https://twitter.com/espnstatsinfo/status/1644528749096960000?s=46&t=hq1zKvBS1-e08YKyypIFng Masoom-debug (talk) 18:42, 8 April 2023 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Per WP:UGC, this is not an appropriate source here. Actualcpscm (talk) 21:36, 9 April 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 May 2023
- class"sortbottom" 216.181.144.22 (talk) 23:40, 2 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Cannolis (talk) 23:44, 2 May 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 May 2023 (2)
Career Statistics table has a format error. When you sort by year, the Career totals section is sorted too. On both the regular season, and playoff tables.


 * - class"sortbottom"


 * style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

should be


 * - class="sortbottom"


 * style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"|Career

Note the = sign added 216.181.144.22 (talk) 23:58, 2 May 2023 (UTC)
 * ✅ --Pinchme123 (talk) 01:21, 3 May 2023 (UTC)

Flopping
Why no mention of him being regarded as the NBA’s worst flopper - goes down as if shot at the slightest touch. No wonder he’s always injured, it’s his own fault from throwing himself to the floor so often! AussieMan43 (talk) 08:37, 6 May 2023 (UTC)
 * You would need to identify reliable sources for this.—Bagumba (talk) 09:29, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 13 June 2023
Mavropanos (talk) 15:13, 13 June 2023 (UTC) Should include that the MVP won by Embiid was controversial and had a worldwide reaction from the basketball community considering Nikola Jokic had a better season overall and how Joel behave in order to get the MVP won.
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template.  —  Paper9oll  (🔔 • 📝)  15:25, 13 June 2023 (UTC)

Marriage
He got married today. 7/22/23 2601:41:C281:C780:C5D:ABFF:76F:BFE5 (talk) 20:23, 22 July 2023 (UTC)

Citizenship
According to MOS:NATIONALITY, I believe he should be listed as Cameroonian and American. He's spent the past 12 years in the US and has recently naturalized. He has also committed to playing for Team USA in the upcoming olympics. Duppppy (talk) 10:27, 17 January 2024 (UTC)


 * @Duppppy - I'm curious to know if he actually still holds Cameroonian citizenship. I believe the country does not allow/recognize dual or multiple citizenship. Unless something's changed to the laws, in the past, I've heard of at least one Cameroonian-born athlete who raised questions because they were said to have French citizenship but were somehow able to still represent Cameroon as a national/citizen. Clear Looking Glass (talk) 08:13, 2 March 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 January 2024
Please add that Embiid scored a franchise high of 70 points against the Spurs today. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadelphia/news/joel-embiid-sixers-career-high-points-spurs-nba/ 12.74.238.46 (talk) 02:44, 23 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Shadow311 (talk) 16:08, 23 January 2024 (UTC)
 * I found the edit request to be very clear - I told you what I want added and gave you a reference. Preferably want someone who frequently edits this page to make this update.12.74.238.46 (talk) 17:55, 23 January 2024 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting wait.svg Already done Sincerely, Guessitsavis (she/they) (Talk) 21:42, 23 January 2024 (UTC)

Football Fandom
The article mentions Embiid is a Real Madrid supporter, which is accurate, but he is a major supporter of Arsenal FC as well. He refers to himself as a "Gunner" (Arsenal fan) regularly when discussing football.

Some sources on this: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/american-sports/arsenal-fan-joel-embiid-excited-11809474

https://dailycannon.com/2023/05/embiid-arsenal-fan/

https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-massive-win-having-started-following-arsenal-based-on-a-french-connection-joel-embiid-celebrates-arsenals-thrilling-win/ Nateeezy (talk) 19:51, 1 February 2024 (UTC)

Greatest center of all time label
Why is the Joker labeled as one of the greatest centers of all time on his page but Embiid isn’t? 69.119.40.64 (talk) 05:31, 2 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Because embiid cries and is trash 126.185.222.64 (talk) 21:40, 19 May 2024 (UTC)

Triple citizenship
From what I gather, Cameroonian laws do not allow/recognize a citizen possessing multiple citizenship Source pp 79 and 84. The government of Canada notes that Cameroon does not recognize dual citizenship

Was he made an exception or are those laws only on paper and citizenship may still be valid/not taken away? I'm assuming if he does hold three passports, he was made an exception? I've recalled at least one athlete from Cameroon who raised questions about whether they really could represent the country because it was revealed they became a naturalized citizen of France.

EDIT: This July 2020 article notes that there has been attempts to change their nationality laws, so I'm assuming that's been passed now? Clear Looking Glass (talk) 08:26, 2 March 2024 (UTC)


 * What a country recognizes is a different matter from whether an individual has multiple citizenships.—Bagumba (talk) 17:07, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 April 2024
Please add that Embiid finally returned April 2 in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/39862560/philadelphia-76ers-star-joel-embiid-returns-vs-thunder 69.118.230.235 (talk) 22:49, 5 April 2024 (UTC) — Urro[ talk ] [ edits ] ⋮ 15:05, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
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Cameroonian American
Now that he's playing for the US national team, seems appropriate to update. 2603:8090:E00:40AC:A51B:162D:177B:2A6D (talk) 17:00, 16 April 2024 (UTC)


 * I don't think the team has been formally announced. Also between now and the Olympics, player may drop out due to playoffs or injuries.—Bagumba (talk) 17:04, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 May 2024
Add: On 12 January 2021, Embiid scored 45 points and 16 rebounds in a win over the Miami Heat. Just over a week later, Embiid put up 42 points and 10 rebounds in a win over the Boston Celtics. On March 3 2021, Embiid scored 40 points and a season high 19 rebounds in a win over the league leading Utah Jazz. Kashcx (talk) 22:36, 6 May 2024 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Charliehdb (talk) 09:38, 7 May 2024 (UTC)