Philadelphia 76ers selected Joel Embiid with the No. 3 pick in 2014

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Joel Embiid as the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, following a challenging 2013-14 season. Embiid's selection was significant as he was regarded as a potential No. 1 pick. Despite injuries that sidelined him for the first two seasons, he debuted in the 2016-17 season and quickly established himself as a key player, averaging 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds as a rookie. In 2023, Embiid won the MVP award after averaging 33.1 points per game. However, he has since faced ongoing injury concerns, impacting his appearances in recent seasons.

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