What selection Joel Embiid will represent If at the beginning of the summer, it was almost certain that the pivot, born in Yaoundé, was going to wear the jersey of the Blues, it is no longer so certain. Because the Sixers’ star became an American citizen a few months later after obtaining the French passport. The 28-year-old basketball star now has three nationalities. Coach Vincent Collet, a Frenchman who welcomes him with open arms, knows that things have changed.
“Now he has both nationalities(French and American).He must choose to play for a national soccer team. It’s not the same. It’s a choice. That can’t be changed.” The vice-champion of Europe coach, who is currently in Las Vegas to join his club, confides. Metropolitans 92. Joel Embiid could be tempted by the United States.
Cameroonian, he has lived in Uncle Sam since he was 18 years old. He is a star in the NBA, where he is a master of interior design. Vincent Collet is not discouraged despite all the difficulties. He believes that France will always be the rope. “I know he has met with a few of our players to discuss it. I believe he should play alongside us, but we’ll have to wait and see. We will respect whatever decision he makes.“The French technician says.
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