While receiving his gold medal, Joel Embiid laughed and put his hands up after hearing boos following Team USA’s 98-87 win over France NBC LeBron James and Team USA called for the crowd to continue their boos NBC Embiid then performed a crotch chop after the booing sequence NBC
Embiid helped Team USA earn their first consecutive gold medal.
Throughout the Olympics, the NBA star has gotten grief for choosing to play for Team USA instead of his native Cameroon or France , the country he also has citizenship.
Embiid ended up playing for Team USA, and the host nation France showered him with boos after he was given a gold medal.
After hearing the boos, Embiid laughed and signaled for the crowd to continue their jeers.
LeBron and Team USA were also seen antagonizing the crowd and telling them to get louder.
Embiid then hit the “Suck It” crotch chop gesture which became popular with the WWE ‘s D-Generation X.
NBA players in the past have gotten fined for the celebration which can be considered a taunt.
The 2023-24 MVP Embiid played a vital role in the Americans’ first-place finish.
Embiid only logged 11 minutes in the final and posted four points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal.
But he played a bigger role in the U.S.’s semifinal win over Serbia , recording 19 points.
There was speculation that Embiid would play for the host nation France.
Embiid chose to play for head coach Steve Kerr’s Team USA squad and revealed that he wanted “to honor my son who was born in the US” and play his first Olympics for him.
The 2024 Los Angeles Olympics might see Embiid represent another country in the men’s basketball tournament.
Embiid shared he might play for Cameroon in the next Olympics.
The 2023-24 NBA MVP Embiid received his first Olympic gold medal Getty
It’s been a good experience [in Paris],” he said during this year’s Olympics.
“It’s been a grind, being away from home and family for a few weeks.
“But the group of guys we have made it easy.
“Paris is a great city, and the next one is LA .
“It might not be with Team USA, it might be with Cameroon.”
Embiid’s switch to Cameron would need approval from FIBA, the international basketball governing body, and approval of USA basketball.
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