Again, Embiid is arguably the best player in the NBA when healthy. But the problem is his health is always a question. He’s never played more than 68 games in a single season. Last year, he only played 39 total after tearing his meniscus before the All-Star break. That’s not ideal for a player a team will be investing more than $60 million into.

Embiid is unquestionably worth every penny right now, but this is a big bet on him staying healthy the next five years.

Joel Embiid has signed a multiyear contract extension with the 76ers that he expects to keep him in Philadelphia for the remainder of his career. The three-year deal is worth a projected $192.9 million,