During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Joel Embiid, the star player of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, displayed remarkable performances. The 30-year-old forward showcased stellar skills on the court at the international competition. However, despite his talent, he was constantly booed by the French crowd throughout the tournament.
Joel Embiid recently responded to fans who teased him by making a joke about the French crowd. After winning gold at the Paris Olympics, Devin Booker asked the 76ers forward why the French crowd booed at him during an interview. The 2023 NBA MVP humorously replied that the crowd hates him while showing his gold medal to the camera. Embiid’s reaction seemed like a taunt towards the French crowd, who had been constantly criticizing him.
Devin Booker: “Why are they booing you, bruh?”
Joel Embiid: “Because they hate me, I don’t know.” 😂
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Devin Booker: “Why are they booing you, bruh?”
Joel Embiid: “Because they hate me, I don’t know.”
Joel Embiid recently acquired French citizenship while still holding American citizenship. Many French fans expected the 30-year-old basketball star to represent France, but he chose to play for Team USA instead.
This decision garnered criticism from the French crowd, who booed Embiid whenever he touched the ball and tried to make a shot. Despite the dissatisfaction from French fans, the 30-year-old star helped secure a gold medal for the American men’s basketball team, silencing his critics in the process.
Joel Embiid’s Performances In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Embiid delivered several outstanding performances in the 2024 Olympics. In the first game against Serbia, the 7-time NBA All-Star scored only four points. In the game against Puerto Rico, he finished with 15 points, two assists, and three rebounds.
In the quarterfinals against Brazil, Embiid scored 14 points, one assist, and seven rebounds. In the semifinals against Serbia, Embiid gave a stellar performance and finished with 19 points, two assists, and four rebounds. In the gold medal game against France, Embiid concluded the game with 4 points, one steal, two assists, and three rebounds.
Despite the boos, Embiid proved why he deserved the gold medal. The next NBA season will start in two months, and it will be exciting to see what the 76ers star has in store for the 2024-25 NBA season.
