Joel Embiid reflects on his social media pitch to LeBron James
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Joel Embiid's social media outreach to LeBron James in 2014 has come full circle, highlighting the growth of Embiid's career in the NBA. This interaction from years ago is now a point of reflection for Embiid, considering the evolution of both players since that time. As the NBA progresses towards the upcoming season, such moments in player history serve to emphasize the dynamics and connections between athletes in the league.
- •Embiid reached out to LeBron via social media in 2014.
- •His career trajectory since that time has been noteworthy.
- •The interaction signifies the connections between NBA players.
- •The NBA season approaches, adding context to these memories.
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"Joel Embiid's social media pitch to LeBron James in 2014 is a full-circle moment now.
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