NBA MVP reveals intentions to play for USA in Olympics one year after becoming citizen

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Joel Embiid had a couple options for his Olympic allegiance, and he has made up his mind.

The reigning MVP revealed his intention to play for the United States in 2024 over France. Paris will host the games.

Embiid is a native of Cameroon, and he became both an American and French citizen within the last 18 months. 

France toyed the idea of Embiid playing alongside Rudy Gobert and No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, but Embiid's sticking with what he calls home.

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Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center Jan. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia.  (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

"I've been here for such a long time," Embiid said at Philadelphia 76ers training camp Thursday. "For the past few years, every decision I've made has been based on just family. My family, my son, and having the chance to represent a country like the U.S., with my son being born here. … I love my home country, but I really wanted to play in the Olympics."

"It’s exciting for USA Basketball that Joel Embiid wants to represent the United States," USA basketball managing director and former NBA star Grant Hill said. "Joel and I have had several conversations about his goals, and I’m looking forward to continuing that dialogue knowing that one of those goals is to represent USA Basketball next summer in Paris. 

"As I’ve said before, I’m looking forward to the process of building the 2024 USA Basketball men’s national team roster over the next several months."

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Nic