Joel Embiid shall be a part of USA’s superteam for the 2024 Olympics, after deciding to decide to the nationwide workforce as an alternative of France or Cameroon.

The massive man was born in Cameroon and holds French and American citizenship.

The French workforce put him on the clock late final month about his resolution, which wasn’t a straightforward one.

“I like all three choices, you realize, with my residence nation, which I like so much,” Embiid mentioned. “However I actually need to take part within the Olympics, that’s been my aim and my dream. And also you add that with the truth that my son is American, and I’ve been right here for such a very long time. … I’m actually grateful for the chance. France — the dedication they had been keen to make — I actually admire it. It was a tricky resolution.”

ESPN insider Ramona Shelburne says the primary motive that Embiid went with Staff USA was “as a result of he needs to assist the U.S. return to the highest of the worldwide basketball world after it did not medal on the FIBA World Cup within the Philippines this summer season.”

Two issues the US workforce struggled with at FIBA degree was measurement and protection and Embiid actually may also help with these two weaknesses.

The reigning MVP additionally defined how he was impressed by the chance to win a medal in entrance of his three-year-old son, who was born in America.

“I really feel like for the previous few years, since [Arthur] has been born, each resolution has been made simply based mostly on household,” he mentioned. “My household, my son, and having the prospect to signify a rustic like USA.”

I’m actually proud and enthusiastic about this resolution. It was not straightforward. I’m blessed to name Cameroon, France, and the USA residence. After speaking to my household, I knew it needed to be Staff USA. I need to play with my brothers within the league. I need to play for my followers as a result of they’ve… pic.twitter.com/6VHSQTKVl3

— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 5, 2023

France had been hoping that Embiid would decide to hitch them after a disappointing Spherical 1 exit within the FIBA World Cup.

France shall be internet hosting the 2024 Olympics in Paris and can boast rising star Victor Wembanyama and large man Rudy Gobert.

Embiid going up in opposition to Wemby and Gobert shall be definitely worth the value of admission.

LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, and a bunch of different stars are anticipated to play for Staff USA.