This is a bomb that has caused a lot of talk in recent days: Joel Embiid took steps to obtain French nationality. The interior of the Philadelphia Sixers would then have the objective of being able to integrate the French team, in particular with a view to the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
Totally silent on this subject since, the Cameroonian was invited to speak on this situation after the elimination of his team in the Playoffs against the Miami Heat (2-4). And for now, the pivot refuses to project too much.
“Do you want me to answer in French or in English? As I want? In French, so they (the other journalists, editor’s note) won’t understand anything (laughs). I have a lot of friends and family in France .
For this approach, I do not really have an answer. But, as I said, I definitely have to have my finger operated on. This summer, I want to be in good health and then we will see what will happen after”, replied Joel Embiid.
In the process, the native of Yaoundé was invited by an American journalist to speak on the subject.
“The answer in French was precisely on that (laughs). My focus is on getting my health back. That’s the key. The NBA season is the most important. My focus remains on playing 82 matches and the Playoffs before doing anything in the summer that could jeopardize what I could do the following season,” he explained.
In summary, the Blues can simply embody a bonus for Joel Embiid. With the goal of winning an NBA title, the 28-year-old gives top priority to the 76ers. And in any case, with an operation planned for the thumb this summer, the question will not arise before the Worlds in 2023.
However, this speech should not plead in its favor with its detractors.
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