Joel Embiid to Play for Team USA , at 2024 Olympics.
The NBA's current MVP, who has dual citizenship in France and the U.S..
has committed to play for America
at the Paris Olympics, ESPN reports.
According to sources, Embiid chose to play with
the U.S. because he wants to help the country... .
... re-establish itself as a
strong international basketball competitor. .
The U.S. finished in fourth place at
the FIBA World Cup this summer.
The loss represents the second consecutive time
that America failed to medal at a World Cup.
That hasn't happened since 1970, ESPN reports.
Embiid is also reportedly excited by the chance of winning a gold medal as his 3-year-old son, Arthur, watches.
Arthur was born an American citizen. .
Other NBA stars that have expressed interest in joining the USA team include Steph Curry and LeBron James, ESPN reports.
Other NBA stars that have expressed interest in joining the USA team include Steph Curry and LeBron James, ESPN reports