France, the United States, or no one?
This is the choice offered by Joel Embiid, the pivot of Philadelphia, of Cameroonian origin.
Naturalized French last July then American in November, the 2.13m giant has not yet made up his mind about the follow-up he will give to his international career.
"I'm just focused on the NBA," he told The Team.
With the Philadelphia 76ers, currently second in the Eastern Conference regular season, Embiid comes out of a big game against the Brooklyn Nets (137-133) with 26 points.
“I'm focused on this NBA season, because we have a good opportunity to be champion with the Sixers.
I want my head to be 100% here,” he said.
As for his international future, Joel Embiid is still not sure of anything: “If I win in the NBA, I can be so tired behind … So it will depend on my body too.
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In any case, the opportunity to compete in the World Championships (from August 25 to September 10 in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia) and even the Olympic Games in Paris makes Embiid dream.
“It would be a nice sequence yes, if I win the title with the Sixers before.
A title of world champion this summer or Olympic champion next year would be really good.
But I don't know what will happen between now and then."
Regarding his choice between France and the United States, the pivot of Philadelphia has already set the deadline.
“At the international level, it is a good thing that I acquired French nationality.
We will make the decision after the end of the season.
It may take patience until June if the Philadelphia Sixers reach the NBA Finals, the playoffs of which will begin this year on April 15.
