Joel Embiid announced the launch of its new media company called “Giant Miniature”, in partnership with SpringHill Company, the media company co-founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The mission of “Giant Miniature” is to inspire the next Joel Embiid, encouraging him to pursue his dreams while reaching the widest audience in the world.
A number of projects are already planned, such as the production of a documentary retracing Joel Embiid’s journey from the streets of Yaoundé in Cameroon to the NBA.
“I came to the United States when I was 16, just three months after I first picked up a basketball” declared the 2023 MVP in a press release. “I could never have gotten to where I am today without the courage and hard work the fans see every day on the pitch. I’ve often said my life is like a movie, and now I’m blessed to be able to create scenarios that I know will resonate with children everywhere and inspire them to dream big. . I haven’t found a better partner than The SpringHill Company and I can’t wait for our stories to get out there”.
Other projects already validated include the film adaptation of Sebastian Abbot’s novel, “The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer’s Next Superstars”, which follows a group of 13-year-old boys recruited from African football clubs. premises to join a high-level football academy.