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