“You are a TRAITOR” – Joel Embiid joins LeBron James, Steph Curry’s superteam, NBA fans accuse reigning MVP of turning back on his people

NBA fans express their disapproval of Joel Embiid's choice to team up with LeBron James and Steph Curry for the Olympics as part of the Team USA superteam.

“You are a TRAITOR” – Joel Embiid joins LeBron James, Steph Curry’s superteam, NBA fans accuse reigning MVP of turning back on his people

Joel Embiid, Stephen Curry and LeBron James (via IMAGO and Sky Sports)

Joel Embiid had three choices regarding the countries he could represent in the upcoming Olympics next year. He could either play for Cameroon, his country of birth or for either of the two countries for which he holds citizenship, the United States and France. The reigning MVP considered his options during a training camp in Colorado and made his final decision to maximize his chances of winning the gold medal.

Embiid ultimately chose to play for Team USA in next year’s Olympics. He now joins LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and others who have committed to winning the gold medal next summer and reclaiming the title of the best basketball nation in the world. According to an ESPN Insider, this decision came after Team USA’s failure to win the FIBA World Cup, which motivated him to commit to helping secure the gold medal.

Embiid’s addition strengthens the center position for Team USA, potentially alongside Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo. In his MVP season, Embiid, who won the MVP award last season, averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists. His skills could greatly benefit Team USA’s quest for the gold medal.

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NBA fans slam MVP Joel Embiid for joining an already-stacked Team USA

Fans had expected reigning MVP Joel Embiid to represent his home country of Cameroon and help them qualify for the Olympics, which could have enhanced his reputation among fans. His decision to join Team USA, seen as a superteam, was not well-received by fans, who expressed their dissatisfaction. They voiced their disappointment with his decision on various platforms. Here are some of the reactions:

NBA fans slam MVP Joel Embiid for joining an already stacked Team USA
Joel Embiid (via NBA.com)
https://twitter.com/therealjdott17/status/1709976827911897153?s=46&t=MCK6Sr-cwAu35GsaUve33w
https://twitter.com/zebulunalford_/status/1709960692948738056?s=46&t=MCK6Sr-cwAu35GsaUve33w

After Team USA’s disappointing performance at the FIBA World Cup, where they failed to reach the podium, Embiid’s contributions in areas like rebounding and defense could significantly improve the team.

However, he must remain cautious about potential injuries throughout the upcoming season, as one injury could jeopardize his plans to compete in the Olympics.

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