Joel Embiid was once again widely booed by the French public this Saturday against Puerto Rico.

The fault lies in his decision to play for Team USA rather than France, but the player in question takes responsibility.

He even returned to the subject in front of the media.

Back on the court after being benched, Joel Embiid even finished the game against Puerto Rico this Saturday.

Proof that Steve Kerr fully trusts him, although the Team USA pivot had to accept his new role.

Unlike the Sixers where he is THE big star, no need to force his talent for Embiid here.

With Kevin Durant or LeBron James, life is simpler.

And as he has confided several times since the start of this competition, the Sixer really has no regrets about his decision.

He could have played with Cameroon, which is not present for these Olympic Games, or France after obtaining his passport.

But after months of soap opera, Embiid chose Team USA to play with people he knows.

Joel Embiid returns to the episode with the French team
This choice has clearly caused debate among the supporters.

The Federation is angry with the player, as are the fans, who take advantage of the matches in France to welcome Embiid with whistles.

An atmosphere far from warm but which does not bother Joel.

In a recent conference with the media, the person concerned returned to his decision.

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Joel Embiid on his choice to snub the French team: “It was a difficult decision, but it was above all about feeling comfortable.

As I said, I have known these guys for a long time and I really felt more comfortable than the other side (France).

There were concerns about the other side.

So this level of comfort was very important.”

“I always said it, you know, I wanted to play where I was wanted and these guys, they really wanted me.”

In the past, Embiid has accused France of putting too much pressure on him to choose his nation.

The Team USA armada also made a big difference and it goes without saying that the Blues had no chance at this level.

The fact remains that the player’s decision is not going down well with the fans, who continue to boo him.

It ended quite badly for Embiid this Saturday.

Joel Embiid does not regret choosing Team USA, he who wanted to find his friends to play in future international competitions.

A choice that he fully assumes, and the boos from the French supporters will not change anything.