Joel Embiid ranked No. 43 in NBA top 100 players list

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Joel Embiid ranked No. 43 in NBA top 100 players list
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is ranked No. 43 in The Ringer's top 100 NBA players following a challenging 2025-26 season. Embiid averaged 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, although he played only 38 games. He played a pivotal role in the first round against the Boston Celtics, helping his team come back from a 3-1 series deficit before struggling in the second round against the New York Knicks. Despite these ups and downs, the Sixers are optimistic about their reliance on Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe to lessen the burden on Embiid as he manages injuries.

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  • Embiid played 38 games and averaged 26.9 points this season.
  • He averaged 28 points and 9 rebounds in the first round against Boston.
  • Embiid struggled in the second round against New York, averaging 18.7 points.
  • The Sixers aim to rely more on Maxey and Edgecombe going forward.
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is ranked in the top 100 players in the NBA list after an uneven 2025-26 season.

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