NBA fans react to Bleacher Report's overpaid list including Joel Embiid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Bleacher Report named Joel Embiid as the starting center in their 'All-Overpaid' lineup ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. This decision has drawn significant backlash from fans, who believe Embiid, an MVP, is unfairly criticized compared to his peers. Fans highlighted his scoring average of 27 points per game and referenced his role in the 76ers' playoff success, including overcoming a 3-1 deficit against the Celtics. Critics assert that the focus on players like Embiid as overpaid detracts from meaningful sports discourse. The debate is expected to continue as fans prepare for the new season, which will see Embiid playing alongside stars like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
- •Bleacher Report includes Joel Embiid in their 'All-Overpaid' lineup.
- •Fans argue this label is undeserved given Embiid's accolades.
- •Embiid is set to earn nearly $60 million this season.
- •Critics believe the discussion around overpaid players lacks depth.
- •Embiid will play with new teammates LeBron James and Jaylen Brown.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Put Jokic in…’ NBA fans furious as Bleacher Report name Joel Embiid in their ‘All-Overpaid’ lineup
"NBA fans did not appreciate Bleacher Report naming Joel Embiid as the starting center of their All-Overpaid lineup. Ahead of the new season, Bleacher Report decided to release an interesting feature, naming the players they felt were most overpaid heading into the new season.
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