Embiid was a standout performer in his rookie season for the 76ers last season, despite playing just 31 games.
Had he played more many believe he was a shoe-in to win Rookie of the Year.
Injuries have plagued the 23-year-old since being drafted No3 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft.
But the dominant two-way big man showed enough of his qualities to warrant the 76ers to offer him the £113m designated rookie scale max extension.
And according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Embiid will be able to earn a higher percentage of the salary cap if he meets certain criteria such as making All-NBA teams or being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player.
If he reaches the ‘super-max’ criteria, the talented young centre could be entitled to earn as much as £135m on the contract.
If he reaches the ‘super-max’ criteria, the talented young centre could be entitled to earn as much as £135m on the contract, according to Wojnarowski.
The journalist goes on to label Embiid’s new deal as a ‘complex’ contract as the 76ers would have to waive the superstar for him not to reap the full rewards of his extension.
Embiid was named as a first-team All-Rookie last season with 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
The 76ers are hopeful Embiid can be one of the big cornerstones of the franchise for the future along with Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz.
