Joel Embiid, as planned, will wear the colors of the United States during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A choice made official by his selection this Wednesday, March 17.
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The United States has selected a new men’s basketball “dream team” for the Paris Olympic Games, led by LeBron James and Stephen Curry, the latter for a first participation in the Olympics, Team USA announced on Wednesday. The constellation of stars announced by American media this week has been confirmed: James and Curry will be accompanied by Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Jrue Holiday, Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and… .Joel Embiid. The Cameroonian by birth chose to represent the United States rather than France.
The Americans will hunt for a 5th consecutive title at the Paris Olympic Games (July 26 – August 11). LeBron James is looking for a third staff after 2008 and 2012, his last participation. In 2021 in Tokyo, the United States dominated France in the final, which should count on the reinforcement of its new star Victor Wembanyama this summer. Stephen Curry, eliminated in the NBA play-offs on Tuesday with the Golden State Warriors by the Sacramento Kings, will participate in his first Olympics, and will be coached by his coach Steve Kerr.
“ I am grateful to these 12 men for their willingness to represent the United States “, commented the team manager, Grant Hill: ” The Olympic Games represent the pinnacle of sport, the whole world will watch the United States in the toughest tournament in history “.