The standard across international sports is that players represent the country they are born in or identify as part of. That is no different for FIBA, the organization that is responsible for governing the game of basketball on the international stage, and in particular this year’s Summer Olympics. Many NBA players have chosen to partake in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which will be held from July 26 to August 11.
And the majority of NBA players, in particular the top names partaking in the games, are opting to play for Team USA. One of those players is Joel Embiid. Embiid has solidified himself as a powerhouse in the NBA, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to multiple playoff appearances over the past several seasons.
Now, he will serve as yet another force in Team USA after choosing to play for them over his other home countries of Cameroon and France. Embiid’s Decision Embiid, who was born in Cameroon in 1994, emigrated to the U.S.
at age 16 to pursue basketball. He also holds citizenship in the United States and France, and was eligible to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris for either Team USA, Team France, or Team Cameroon. Tyrese Haliburton: “Give your passport back.
” Joel Embiid: “I’m American man.” (h/t @SLAMonline ) pic.twitter.
com/rQ6xfLdXdn However, back in October 2023, he opted to choose Team USA. Embiid admitted at that time that the choice was not easy, but he made the decision based on the fact that his son is American. Embiid and his the.