His choice had been expected for several months. Where will Joel Embiid play?Finally, the Philadelphia Sixers pivot has decided to defend the colors of the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Born in Yaoundé, where he grew up and learned to tap the orange ball, he had the option of playing for his native Cameroon or representing France, of which he is a national.
To justify his choice, Joël Embiid spoke of his son."I'm really proud and excited by this decision. It wasn't easy. I'm lucky enough to live in Cameroon, France and the United States.After talking to my family, I knew it had to be the American team. I want to play with my brothers in the championship. I want to play for my fans because they've been incredible since the day I arrived here. But above all, I want to pay tribute to my son who was born in the United States. I want my boy to know that I played my first Olympics for him," declared Joel Embiid on his X account.
