Dominators, the Sixers got the better of the Lakers this Friday night, even if it took an extension to decide between the two teams. Joel Embiid took the opportunity to hit the mark, avoiding questions about his future. France and the US are waiting to hear the pivot’s decision… who was very clear on the matter.
Scorer of 38 points and 12 rebounds against the Lakers, Joel Embiid was a big part of the Sixers’ success on Friday night. Doc Rivers’ men go bankrupt with a 13-12 record, which is almost miraculous with so many workforce injuries. James Harden is thankfully back, while this roster still dreams of winning a title next June.
Maybe it’s the year or never in Philly. We can see that the competition is still a bit tough, although maintaining good health will be the top priority for this workforce. The first to be worried is Embiid, who often had physical problems during the playoffs. He will then do whatever it takes to maintain 100% of his ability with the 76ers… or his national team.
Joel Embiid cashes in on his future
Cameroonian by birth, Embiid became French this summer, then American a few weeks later. He then has the option to play for either nation in international competition. Knowing that the World Cup will take place in 2023 and the Olympics in 2024, it’s an important decision. A journalist tried to find out more after the match against Angelinos…
Reporter: “I knew he wouldn’t be inclined to talk about the subject, but I still tried to get a little something. »
Joel Embiid: “I don’t want to talk about the international stuff. Because we are in the middle of the NBA season. I am focused on my team, to become even better as a player. I want to focus on the playoffs to get results. I’ll deal with the rest later. For now, the priority is to win a championship. »
We can understand Embiid, who already has a lot to deal with today with the Sixers. The season is important, while France and the USA can wait. Suffice to say, a decision won’t come for a long time.
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Joel Embiid says publicly that he didn’t choose between France and Team USA. Even so, the pivot has other issues right now with the Sixers, who are playing strong in this exercise. The rest can wait for now…
