Joel Embiid’s relationship started as a cute little love story. ESPN’s article by Ramona Shelbourne in 2021 said the basketball star wasn’t looking for love when he met Anna De Paula plus, it’s also known that Joel Embiid does not have any past relationships that we know of.
So as far as we know, Anna De Paula came into his life when he least expected it. Isn’t that just adorable?
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Although, no one expected the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 2023, known for his tactical falls on the court, to have such an awkward moment as how he met his current girlfriend. It’s good that the fans don’t have to miss out on details on this cute little encounter because Ramona Shelbourne also included the details of their first meeting. It started like this:
The two met at a dinner arranged by a mutual friend in 2018. It was quiet initially for the two as they didn’t speak to each other that much. Anna De Paula didn’t even realize that Joel Embiid was a basketball player until he stood up. Honestly, it makes an adorable story to tell their son Arthur when he gets older.
As the two continued getting to know each other, they eventually hit it off and started a wonderful friendship. The two shared common interests, such as knowing how to speak French, moving to another country to pursue their dream, and loving soccer. Plus, they both wanted to start a family.
They seemed incredibly compatible with each other from the get-go. Eventually, Anna De Paula became Embiid’s girlfriend in 2018—which isn’t that surprising anymore if you think about how compatible they were.
What’s Joel Embiid Like As A Father?
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In 2020, the two finally got what they wanted, a family. Joel Embiid’s relationship is as strong as ever as their son was born on September 17, 2020, and is now two years old in 2023, named Arthur Elijah De Paul Embidd.
Arthur originated from his late brother, who died in a car crash in 2014. It is a wholesome remembrance to honor the loss of his younger brother.
After the birth of Arthur, fans noticed that Joel Embiid was becoming a different man. He becomes more mature and takes care of himself more; he probably does that because he knows he has a family waiting for him to come home.
We see a softer side of the Basketball star ever since he became a dad. In May 2023, avid fans of the NBA star had their hearts melting at the scene of Joel Embiid crying when his son ran up to him after he received his first-ever Most Valuable Player MVP Award.
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Joel Embiid has come a long way in his life. The fans are happy to see how happy Joel Embiid is with his career and relationships outside the court.
As for Joel Embiid’s relationship with Anna De Paula, the two are still going strong in 2023, and we hope that we finally get the answer of yes to the question, “Is Joel Embiid married?” because at this point, she already looks like Embiid’s wife despite not being married yet.
