Joel Embiid on Team USA: In the NBA, I'm used to being the guy. Now, you gotta give it up
Even though he couldn’t translate this dominant form in the Paris Olympics yet, Joel Embiid doesn’t seem to have a problem with it. “In the NBA, I’m used to being the guy. Now, you gotta give it up, so I’m loving it,” Embiid said.
Source: BasketNews
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Joe Vardon @joevardon
Joel Embiid addresses boos from Paris Olympic crowd: ‘I’m an American’ @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56681… – 11:04 AM
Joel Embiid addresses boos from Paris Olympic crowd: ‘I’m an American’ @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/56681… – 11:04 AM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Monday Beyond the Arc w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Team USA comfortable win vs Serbia
-KD cooks
-What’s up w/ Embiid?
-Kerr benches Tatum
-Grant Hill vs Jaylen Brown
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Monday Beyond the Arc w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Team USA comfortable win vs Serbia
-KD cooks
-What’s up w/ Embiid?
-Kerr benches Tatum
-Grant Hill vs Jaylen Brown
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NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“When you commit to something, especially like playing for Team USA, you don’t take that lightly.” 😤
@KendrickPerkins on what Joel Embiid can learn from playing in Paris to improve his game 📈 pic.twitter.com/Pgjw8gfZmi – 3:53 PM
“When you commit to something, especially like playing for Team USA, you don’t take that lightly.” 😤
@KendrickPerkins on what Joel Embiid can learn from playing in Paris to improve his game 📈 pic.twitter.com/Pgjw8gfZmi – 3:53 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Will Joel Embiid end up getting benched at the Olympics?
Unpacking his Team USA struggles yesterday, and reacting to a bunch of other weekend notes on the show at 3 pm:
youtube.com/live/6rFRXpmpd… pic.twitter.com/frtbAIR61o – 2:50 PM
Will Joel Embiid end up getting benched at the Olympics?
Unpacking his Team USA struggles yesterday, and reacting to a bunch of other weekend notes on the show at 3 pm:
youtube.com/live/6rFRXpmpd… pic.twitter.com/frtbAIR61o – 2:50 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Tallest players participating in #Paris2024 Olympics 👀
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama – 222cm (7’3)
🇬🇷 Georgios Papagiannis – 217cm (7’1)
🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert – 216cm (7’1)
🇷🇸 Uros Plavsic – 216cm (7’1)
🇸🇸 Khaman Maluach – 216cm (7’1)
🇷🇸 Nikola Milutinov – 213cm (7’0)
🇺🇸 Joel Embiid – 213cm pic.twitter.com/wpBst4Uy5X – 2:08 PM
Tallest players participating in #Paris2024 Olympics 👀
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama – 222cm (7’3)
🇬🇷 Georgios Papagiannis – 217cm (7’1)
🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert – 216cm (7’1)
🇷🇸 Uros Plavsic – 216cm (7’1)
🇸🇸 Khaman Maluach – 216cm (7’1)
🇷🇸 Nikola Milutinov – 213cm (7’0)
🇺🇸 Joel Embiid – 213cm pic.twitter.com/wpBst4Uy5X – 2:08 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’ll be live with @AshNicoleMoss & @JohnGonzalez on @CBSSportsNet at 2 ET for another Beyond The Arc. Lots of USA Basketball to get to — KD and LeBron shine, Embiid’s so-so fit, the Kerr-Tatum situation, Brown vs Hill, & more. – 1:38 PM
I’ll be live with @AshNicoleMoss & @JohnGonzalez on @CBSSportsNet at 2 ET for another Beyond The Arc. Lots of USA Basketball to get to — KD and LeBron shine, Embiid’s so-so fit, the Kerr-Tatum situation, Brown vs Hill, & more. – 1:38 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Beyond the Arc on CBS Sports Network at 2 pm ET w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Team USA no trouble w/ Serbia
-KD’s triumphant return
-Embiid struggles continue
-Tatum DNP-CD
-Grant Hill vs Jaylen Brown
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💻 youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… pic.twitter.com/C4RMohzNCB – 1:32 PM
Beyond the Arc on CBS Sports Network at 2 pm ET w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Team USA no trouble w/ Serbia
-KD’s triumphant return
-Embiid struggles continue
-Tatum DNP-CD
-Grant Hill vs Jaylen Brown
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💻 youtube.com/@beyondthearcc… pic.twitter.com/C4RMohzNCB – 1:32 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
On Jayson Tatum’s benching, Joel Embiid’s inability to fit in, and how Steve Kerr can “solve” “problems” that stand between Team USA and immortality: theringer.com/olympics/2024/… – 11:13 AM
On Jayson Tatum’s benching, Joel Embiid’s inability to fit in, and how Steve Kerr can “solve” “problems” that stand between Team USA and immortality: theringer.com/olympics/2024/… – 11:13 AM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Phillies slide = growing concern
Two solid moves, now add pitching
Embiid is embarrassing us
Snoop Dogg, torch carrier?
Deadpool & Wolverine
Snacks shaped like animals are better! go.audacy.com/IckROn6JCLb – 6:11 AM
Phillies slide = growing concern
Two solid moves, now add pitching
Embiid is embarrassing us
Snoop Dogg, torch carrier?
Deadpool & Wolverine
Snacks shaped like animals are better! go.audacy.com/IckROn6JCLb – 6:11 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Joel Embiid is wearing Skechers at the Olympics.
This is real life. pic.twitter.com/ogvCuINOvP – 8:26 PM
Joel Embiid is wearing Skechers at the Olympics.
This is real life. pic.twitter.com/ogvCuINOvP – 8:26 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Follow @MikeSielski for great Paris Olympics coverage.
Joel Embiid had a rough Team USA debut against Serbia. His Olympics might not get much better. inquirer.com/sports/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 7:46 PM
Follow @MikeSielski for great Paris Olympics coverage.
Joel Embiid had a rough Team USA debut against Serbia. His Olympics might not get much better. inquirer.com/sports/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer – 7:46 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Some Olympic men’s basketball stories from today …
US 110, Serbia 84: apnews.com/article/olympi…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>apnews.com/article/olympi…
Welcome back, KD: apnews.com/article/olympi…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>apnews.com/article/olympi…
Embiid booed: apnews.com/article/olympi…
South Sudan wins: apnews.com/article/olympi… – 3:24 PM
Some Olympic men’s basketball stories from today …
US 110, Serbia 84: apnews.com/article/olympi…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>apnews.com/article/olympi…
Welcome back, KD: apnews.com/article/olympi…” target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”>apnews.com/article/olympi…
Embiid booed: apnews.com/article/olympi…
South Sudan wins: apnews.com/article/olympi… – 3:24 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Talent and depth are paramount in international play. In Sunday’s 110-84 rout of Serbia, Team USA once again proved why its unrivaled in both.
Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton did not play. Joel Embiid was far from his best. Yet the Americans won by 26 points anyway.
That’s pic.twitter.com/D8RHlxnDID – 2:03 PM
Talent and depth are paramount in international play. In Sunday’s 110-84 rout of Serbia, Team USA once again proved why its unrivaled in both.
Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton did not play. Joel Embiid was far from his best. Yet the Americans won by 26 points anyway.
That’s pic.twitter.com/D8RHlxnDID – 2:03 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Talent and depth are paramount in international play. In Sunday’s 110-84 rout of Serbia, Team USA once again proved why its unrivaled in both.
Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton did not play. Joel Embiid was far from his best. Yet the Americans won by 26 points anyway.
That’s pic.twitter.com/AE21O0iQz7 – 1:55 PM
Talent and depth are paramount in international play. In Sunday’s 110-84 rout of Serbia, Team USA once again proved why its unrivaled in both.
Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton did not play. Joel Embiid was far from his best. Yet the Americans won by 26 points anyway.
That’s pic.twitter.com/AE21O0iQz7 – 1:55 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic outplays Embiid despite Serbia’s loss 👀 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/tzOcdwnHGd – 1:22 PM
Jokic outplays Embiid despite Serbia’s loss 👀 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/tzOcdwnHGd – 1:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Center battle today:
Embiid — Jokic —
4 PTS 20 PTS
2 REB 8 AST
2-5 FG 4 STL pic.twitter.com/GuOgFAfz1p – 1:09 PM
Center battle today:
Embiid — Jokic —
4 PTS 20 PTS
2 REB 8 AST
2-5 FG 4 STL pic.twitter.com/GuOgFAfz1p – 1:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Embiid trash talking the opposing point guard and still doesn’t know why people don’t like him – 12:32 PM
Embiid trash talking the opposing point guard and still doesn’t know why people don’t like him – 12:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
A few different times in this game Booker has sought out Embiid in that midrange area to try to get him some rhythm. – 12:32 PM
A few different times in this game Booker has sought out Embiid in that midrange area to try to get him some rhythm. – 12:32 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Joel Embiid was called for an unsportsmanlike foul on Aleksa Avramovic 😳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/rwbPgb7N1Z – 12:31 PM
Joel Embiid was called for an unsportsmanlike foul on Aleksa Avramovic 😳 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/rwbPgb7N1Z – 12:31 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
If you’re wondering why the entire arena boos Joel Embiid every time he touches the basketball, it’s due to his choice representing Team USA.
Embiid chose to play with the U.S. over France.
Each game in the 2024 Olympics will feature significant booing for the former MVP. pic.twitter.com/Ihi55hrIHJ – 12:30 PM
If you’re wondering why the entire arena boos Joel Embiid every time he touches the basketball, it’s due to his choice representing Team USA.
Embiid chose to play with the U.S. over France.
Each game in the 2024 Olympics will feature significant booing for the former MVP. pic.twitter.com/Ihi55hrIHJ – 12:30 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Opposing teams and viewers, at large, every single time a player goes to the ground after taking a hit from Embiid pic.twitter.com/EVhYaWNNLN – 12:30 PM
Opposing teams and viewers, at large, every single time a player goes to the ground after taking a hit from Embiid pic.twitter.com/EVhYaWNNLN – 12:30 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic has the best efficiency rating of all Serbian players.
Joel Embiid has the worst in the game. – 12:24 PM
Nikola Jokic has the best efficiency rating of all Serbian players.
Joel Embiid has the worst in the game. – 12:24 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Have to wonder at what point Steve Kerr decides to experiment with Team USA’s frontcourt rotations.
Lineups appear to flow much better from a scoring perspective whenever Anthony Davis or Bam Adebayo are on the court compared to Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/rrEN4uRxBE – 12:19 PM
Have to wonder at what point Steve Kerr decides to experiment with Team USA’s frontcourt rotations.
Lineups appear to flow much better from a scoring perspective whenever Anthony Davis or Bam Adebayo are on the court compared to Joel Embiid. pic.twitter.com/rrEN4uRxBE – 12:19 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naive to think AD or Embiid or Bam can guard Jokic in the post without a double.
Think the Wolves laid a better blueprint: A sturdy 4 guards him (KAT) with a rim protector in a spy role off the worst shooter (Gobert). Gobert finally beat Jokic in the playoffs because he stopped – 12:07 PM
Naive to think AD or Embiid or Bam can guard Jokic in the post without a double.
Think the Wolves laid a better blueprint: A sturdy 4 guards him (KAT) with a rim protector in a spy role off the worst shooter (Gobert). Gobert finally beat Jokic in the playoffs because he stopped – 12:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
USA with Embiid: -11 in 6 minutes
USA without Embiid: +20 in 14 minutes
Cool of Steve Kerr to try and even the playing field a bit 😏 – 12:06 PM
USA with Embiid: -11 in 6 minutes
USA without Embiid: +20 in 14 minutes
Cool of Steve Kerr to try and even the playing field a bit 😏 – 12:06 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Joel Embiid is a minus-11 in his first-half minutes. #Paris2024 – 12:00 PM
Joel Embiid is a minus-11 in his first-half minutes. #Paris2024 – 12:00 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
USA is two different teams, with and without Joel Embiid.
Serbia is two different teams, with and without Nikola Jokic. – 12:00 PM
USA is two different teams, with and without Joel Embiid.
Serbia is two different teams, with and without Nikola Jokic. – 12:00 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Embiid has never had teammates this good, it sort of tracks that he is struggling to fit in with this group
All of the other guys on Team USA have experience playing with superstars in the NBA and internationally – 11:58 AM
Embiid has never had teammates this good, it sort of tracks that he is struggling to fit in with this group
All of the other guys on Team USA have experience playing with superstars in the NBA and internationally – 11:58 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Embiid needs to be staggered early for USA to get the most out of him. – 11:57 AM
Embiid needs to be staggered early for USA to get the most out of him. – 11:57 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Need to check my math again but I think Team USA was -57 with Embiid in the first half. – 11:57 AM
Need to check my math again but I think Team USA was -57 with Embiid in the first half. – 11:57 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jokic vs. Embiid not going well for Embiid pic.twitter.com/WCyMxJfuf1 – 11:56 AM
Jokic vs. Embiid not going well for Embiid pic.twitter.com/WCyMxJfuf1 – 11:56 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Please get Embiid out the game. I’m begging you Steve Kerr. Please – 11:53 AM
Please get Embiid out the game. I’m begging you Steve Kerr. Please – 11:53 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic saw Embiid come into this game and said “GET OVER HERE” – 11:52 AM
Jokic saw Embiid come into this game and said “GET OVER HERE” – 11:52 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Joel Embiid in the first quarter: -8
Anthony Davis in the first quarter: +11 – 11:39 AM
Joel Embiid in the first quarter: -8
Anthony Davis in the first quarter: +11 – 11:39 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
USA Basketball through one quarter vs. Serbia
– With Joel Embiid: Minus-8 in 2:41
– Without Joel Embiid: Plus -13 in 7:19 – 11:37 AM
USA Basketball through one quarter vs. Serbia
– With Joel Embiid: Minus-8 in 2:41
– Without Joel Embiid: Plus -13 in 7:19 – 11:37 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The problem with Anthony Davis in early for an ineffective Embiid is less potential time for the Davis-Adebayo pairing. – 11:27 AM
The problem with Anthony Davis in early for an ineffective Embiid is less potential time for the Davis-Adebayo pairing. – 11:27 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Team USA is on a 12-2 run since Joel Embiid went to the bench – 11:26 AM
Team USA is on a 12-2 run since Joel Embiid went to the bench – 11:26 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I was really hoping Team USA would’ve stuck with Embiid a bit longer – 11:26 AM
I was really hoping Team USA would’ve stuck with Embiid a bit longer – 11:26 AM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid was getting booed every time he touched the ball in his first Olympic stint in France. He was asked about that at camp in Vegas earlier this month.
(Also, the early-minutes big-man star in an Embiid-Jokic was…former Sixer Filip Petrusev?!)
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 11:26 AM
Joel Embiid was getting booed every time he touched the ball in his first Olympic stint in France. He was asked about that at camp in Vegas earlier this month.
(Also, the early-minutes big-man star in an Embiid-Jokic was…former Sixer Filip Petrusev?!)
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 11:26 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
It’s unbelievable how much better USA looks with AD instead of Embiid. – 11:25 AM
It’s unbelievable how much better USA looks with AD instead of Embiid. – 11:25 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Curry and Embiid each with an inbounds turnover to start the game. It seems Kerr’s message did not get through… – 11:22 AM
Curry and Embiid each with an inbounds turnover to start the game. It seems Kerr’s message did not get through… – 11:22 AM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Can’t believe Team USA selected Embiid to start at center over this guy. pic.twitter.com/3ooIH7bPSE – 11:22 AM
Can’t believe Team USA selected Embiid to start at center over this guy. pic.twitter.com/3ooIH7bPSE – 11:22 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
27.000 fans letting Embiid hear it for choosing to play for Team USA.
0/2 free throws for him to start the game #Paris2024 – 11:21 AM
27.000 fans letting Embiid hear it for choosing to play for Team USA.
0/2 free throws for him to start the game #Paris2024 – 11:21 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
French fans roared when Joel Embiid missed both free throws.
Embiid gets booed loudly every time he touches the ball. pic.twitter.com/OxIZE1FR8f – 11:20 AM
French fans roared when Joel Embiid missed both free throws.
Embiid gets booed loudly every time he touches the ball. pic.twitter.com/OxIZE1FR8f – 11:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
27.000 fans letting Embiid hear it for choosing to play for Team USA.
0/2 free throws for him to start the game #Paris – 11:19 AM
27.000 fans letting Embiid hear it for choosing to play for Team USA.
0/2 free throws for him to start the game #Paris – 11:19 AM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Team USA starters: LeBron, Jrue, Embiid, Steph, Booker. – 11:15 AM
Team USA starters: LeBron, Jrue, Embiid, Steph, Booker. – 11:15 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Joel Embiid again starting. Bam Adebayo again off the bench for Team USA vs. Serbia at Olympics now. – 11:14 AM
Joel Embiid again starting. Bam Adebayo again off the bench for Team USA vs. Serbia at Olympics now. – 11:14 AM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Starting five for U.S. men’s 5×5 Olympic game against Serbia:
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker – 11:12 AM
Starting five for U.S. men’s 5×5 Olympic game against Serbia:
Steph Curry
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker – 11:12 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Joel Embiid gets resounding boos from the fans during @usabasketball intros. The Cameroon native opted to play for USA instead of France. – 11:09 AM
Joel Embiid gets resounding boos from the fans during @usabasketball intros. The Cameroon native opted to play for USA instead of France. – 11:09 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Joel Embiid gets booed by the French fans during the Team USA presentation. pic.twitter.com/HLRKjhwFvt – 11:08 AM
Joel Embiid gets booed by the French fans during the Team USA presentation. pic.twitter.com/HLRKjhwFvt – 11:08 AM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steve Kerr’s starting five for Team USA vs. Serbia
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
*Kevin Durant is back and will come off the bench – 11:07 AM
Steve Kerr’s starting five for Team USA vs. Serbia
Steph Curry
Jrue Holiday
Devin Booker
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
*Kevin Durant is back and will come off the bench – 11:07 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Team USA’s starting lineup vs. Serbia:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant will come off the bench in his debut ramping up from a strained calf. pic.twitter.com/x8eQKmayWv – 11:07 AM
Team USA’s starting lineup vs. Serbia:
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker
Jrue Holiday
LeBron James
Joel Embiid
Kevin Durant will come off the bench in his debut ramping up from a strained calf. pic.twitter.com/x8eQKmayWv – 11:07 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Kevin Durant is cleared to play today for USA Basketball. Joel Embiid good to go as well. – 10:09 AM
Kevin Durant is cleared to play today for USA Basketball. Joel Embiid good to go as well. – 10:09 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Follow @MikeSielski for your Paris Olympics coverage.
Joel Embiid: His immigrant journey to the U.S. Olympic team inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #paris2024olympics #PARIS2024 #ParisOlympics – 8:02 AM
Follow @MikeSielski for your Paris Olympics coverage.
Joel Embiid: His immigrant journey to the U.S. Olympic team inquirer.com/sixers/joel-em… via @phillyinquirer #Sixers #paris2024olympics #PARIS2024 #ParisOlympics – 8:02 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Will the Heat’s Larsson-Ware two-man game continue during the regular season? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/07/28/ask… Plus: Embiid-Adebayo; Ellington as shooting coach. – 6:07 AM
Will the Heat’s Larsson-Ware two-man game continue during the regular season? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/07/28/ask… Plus: Embiid-Adebayo; Ellington as shooting coach. – 6:07 AM
Mark Kreidler @MarkKreidler
Joel Embiid talks a lot, but does it mean he’s wrong? Embiid suggests the men’s Oly hoops team, no matter how stacked, is maybe more name than game.
markkreidler.substack.com/p/aging-stars-… pic.twitter.com/wTNnsQz27d – 3:19 PM
Joel Embiid talks a lot, but does it mean he’s wrong? Embiid suggests the men’s Oly hoops team, no matter how stacked, is maybe more name than game.
markkreidler.substack.com/p/aging-stars-… pic.twitter.com/wTNnsQz27d – 3:19 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Olympics: Team USA ‘confident’ Kevin Durant plays vs. Serbia; Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis dealing with illness cbssports.com/nba/news/olymp… – 12:49 PM
Olympics: Team USA ‘confident’ Kevin Durant plays vs. Serbia; Joel Embiid, Anthony Davis dealing with illness cbssports.com/nba/news/olymp… – 12:49 PM
More on this storyline
In a 110-84 win against Serbia, Embiid played for only 11 minutes, accumulating 4 points (2/5 FG, 0/1 3PT, 0/3 FT), 2 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 1 block, and -1 EFF “This is a different setting,” Embiid admitted during Tuesday’s practice. “This is a great setting for me because I’m playing with a lot of great players. It’s all about finding ways to bring whatever I can and, obviously, make sure that we win. That’s all there is.” -via BasketNews / July 30, 2024
Embiid ultimately chose Team USA in September, citing his son being born in the U.S. as his reason. But sources close to Embiid also said continued pressure from French officials – who in their minds were seeking for him to live up to his promise to play for France after obtaining a passport – turned him off. In six games for Team USA, all starts, Embiid is averaging 9.7 points and 6.0 rebounds. He scored four points on 2-of-5 shooting in 11 minutes in the Americans’ 110-84 win over Serbia on Sunday, playing the day after missing practice due to an illness. -via New York Times / July 30, 2024
The “why” is easy: Embiid obtained French citizenship in 2022 so that he would be eligible to play for France at the Paris Olympics, and basketball fans here knew all about it. But he’s playing for the Americans instead. Asked before Team USA’s practice Tuesday for his reaction to the crowd’s reaction to him, he shrugged. “Nothing. Like I said I’m an American, I play for Team USA,” Embiid said. -via New York Times / July 30, 2024