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Joel Embiid will reportedly play for Team USA at next summer’s Paris Olympics

On media day Monday, Joel Embiid said he would make his decision on which country he’d represent at the Paris Olympics in the coming days. He’s apparently a man of his word as the reigning MVP has reportedly decided to play for Team USA next summer.

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, who has become a defacto Embiid insider, was the first to report the news Thursday afternoon.

Joel Embiid, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, has committed to play for Team USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Embiid informed Team USA executive director Grant Hill of his decision on Thursday morning, sources said, just days after the two… pic.