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Joel Embiid Has Obtained French Nationality And Wants To Play For The French National Team
This past season, Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has made another step and has become a legitimate MVP candidate.
Embiid is a 7-foot-two, 280-pound big, who has no trouble racing down the court and finish at the rim with ease. He can knock down long range jumpers, shoot fadeaway jumpers like a guard, and dismantle defenders with smooth footwork and soft touch. To make things even better, he’s equally talented on the defensive end.
The self-proclaimed Process, who was born and raised in Cameroon, could soon be wearing the infamous blue jersey of the French national team. Embiid has never worn a Cameroon jersey in an official competition, which would make the transition a lot easier.
FIBA regulations allow one naturalized player per national team, something Embiid is looking forward to be for Les Bleus.
Embiid, who has already tried to become French a couple of years ago, now received his French nationality status.
Per L’Equipe:
So far, the French Federation (FFBB) and the staff of the France team had commented little on the situation, awaiting the end of the process and a formalization. The player, through his entourage, had made it known that the procedure had been initiated at the request of the Federation. The passport is now in his pocket.
Embiid could join Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama and form an impressive front court for the French National Team at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
