HoopsHype ranks Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid 17th in NBA history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid earned the 17th spot on the HoopsHype list of the top 20 centers in NBA history. Embiid maintains career averages of 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. The ranking highlights his versatility as a scorer and defender while acknowledging his significant injury history. Throughout his career, he has earned 2023 MVP honors, seven All-Star selections, and two scoring titles. Analysts note that his statistical production per minute ranks among the best in the league, though limited playing time and postseason results remain the primary criticisms of his career trajectory. He continues to play as a central figure for the Philadelphia 76ers as he works to maintain his health for a deep playoff run.
- •Joel Embiid holds career averages of 27.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.
- •The 2023 MVP has been named to five All-NBA teams.
- •HoopsHype identified Embiid as the 17th greatest center in NBA history.
- •Regular health absences and postseason performance affect his overall historical evaluation.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sixers star Joel Embiid ranked No. 17 center in the history of the NBA
"Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid comes in ranked as the No. 17 center in the history of the NBA.
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