It’s official: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will be representing USA Basketball at the upcoming Paris Olympics. According to an Associated Press source, Embiid will be part of the 12-man roster for the U.S. team. This is a huge honor for the 25-year-old center, who has been one of the best players in the NBA over the past few seasons.
Embiid has been a force to be reckoned with since entering the league in 2014. He has been named an All-Star three times, and he was named to the All-NBA First Team in 2019. He has also won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2020. His presence on the court is undeniable, and he will be a huge asset to Team USA in Paris.
Embiid is no stranger to international competition. He has represented Cameroon in the FIBA World Cup and AfroBasket tournaments in the past. He will now have the opportunity to represent his country on an even bigger stage. It will be exciting to see how he fares against some of the best players in the world.
This is a great opportunity for Embiid to showcase his talents on a global stage. He will be joining some of the best players in the world, and it will be interesting to see how he fares against them. It’s also a great honor for Embiid to represent his country, and it’s sure to be a memorable experience for him.
