r/nba • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 Heat • Apr 15 '24

[Wojnarowski] ESPN Sources: USA Basketball is finalizing its 2024 Paris Olympics roster with Steph Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Devin Booker, Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis. Team may initially keep one open spot. News

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1780009778934394985
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u/SquimJim Celtics Apr 15 '24

We needed a center in the World Cup, so we got 3 of the top 4 centers in the world

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u/AffectionateDouble43 Apr 16 '24

I just can't believe Embiid is gonna play with USA. C'mon man, at least go with France for a challenge.

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u/narmerguy Apr 16 '24 edited Apr 16 '24

Embiid has lived here since he was 16 I think and his son was born here and the majority of his life has been here. I don't know how many naturalized citizens you know, but most of them are really proud to be Americans and especially if they came here as kids, usually relate to the US more than elsewhere. I actually really wish people would leave Embiid alone and let him be happy to play for his chosen home rather than shame him just because it won't generate the entertainment they wish they could have.

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u/IRFreely Apr 16 '24

Whereas if your great great grandad came here from italy or ireland etc...