In 2011, Joel Embiid had played basketball for just three months when he got an offer to play high school ball in Florida; three years later, the 76ers took him 3rd overall in the NBA draft Nov 9, 2026 @ 8:00amBasketball > NBA > Philadelphia 76ersAthlon SportsJoel Embiid's unlikely journey to the NBA. Read moreIn 2011, Joel Embiid had played basketball for just three months when he got an offer to play high school ball in Florida; three years later, the 76ers took him 3rd overall in the NBA draft
