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    Joel Embiid

    Joel Embiid

    Cameroonian and French basketball player

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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Joel_EmbiidJoel Embiid - Wikipedia

    Joel Hans Embiid (/ dʒ oʊ ˈ ɛ l ɛ m ˈ b iː d / joh-EL em-BEED; born 16 March 1994) is a Cameroonian-American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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  3. www.sportskeeda.com › basketball › news-what-joel-embiid-s-ethnicity-nationalityWhat is Joel Embiid's ethnicity? Nationality and heritage ... -...

    May 4, 2023 · Although a native of Cameroon, Joel Embiid has never played FIBA basketball for his birth country. He had his first chance during the 2017 AfroBasket, but ultimately pulled his name out of...

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Joel-EmbiidJoel Embiid | Biography, Stats, Height, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 15, 2024 · Joel Embiid (born March 16, 1994, Yaoundé, Cameroon) is a dominating center for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), known for his scoring, ballhandling, and defensive play.

  5. www.nbcsports.com › olympics › newsJoel Embiid gains U.S. citizenship, mum on Olympic nationality

    Sep 29, 2022 · Embiid, 28, was born in Cameroon and has never competed in a major international tournament. In July, he gained French nationality, a step toward being able to represent that nation at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

  6. sportsmanor.com › nba-joel-embiid-ethnicity-and-nationality-where-is-embiid-fromJoel Embiid Ethnicity and Nationality: Where Is Embiid From? -...

    May 31, 2024 · Joel Embiid was born in Cameroon but holds both USA and French passports. It might interest some NBA fans to know about the background and early life of the 76ers star. Embiid was born in Yaoundé, a city in Cameroon, located in Western Africa. He was born to Thomas and Christine Embiid.

  7. www.espn.com › nba › storyPhiladelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid now a U.S. citizen, says it...

    Sep 29, 2022 · CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Joel Embiid is an American citizen. Born in Cameroon, Embiid said Thursday he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.

  8. www.nba.com › news › 76ers-star-joel-embiid-now-us-citizen76ers star Joel Embiid now U.S. citizen | NBA.com

    Sep 29, 2022 · The reigning NBA scoring champ says he became an American citizen two weeks ago. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joel Embiid has tried to keep the ruse alive — that he was nothing more than a 7-foot ...

  9. olympics.com › en › athletesJoel Embiid | Biography, Competitions, Wins and Medals

    Biography. In 2023, Joel Embiid was at a crossroads in his international basketball career. He had to weigh up the options of representing his native Cameroon, his adopted home the United States, or France which had extended citizenship to bolster their Olympic squad for the Paris 2024 Games.

  10. www.bbc.co.uk › sport › africaJoel Embiid: Cameroonian basketball star granted French...

    Jul 13, 2022 · Cameroonian basketball star Joel Embiid has been granted citizenship by France, clearing the path for him to play internationally for the Europeans.

  11. apnews.com › article › philadelphia-76ers-nba-sports-basketball-joel-embiid-84cProud to be an American: 76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen

    Sep 30, 2022 · He embraced the nickname and is introduced before every home game as Joel “The Process” Embiid. He was also introduced as playing out of Kansas until he switched it to Cameroon around midseason last year. Embiid’s triple-threat nationality might give PA announcer Matt Cord a mouthful this season.