Joel Embiid has been targeted by the French public since the first match of these Olympic Games.

Inevitably, over time, he starts to get annoyed and respond.

And this Tuesday, he made his signature gesture, a symbol of vulgarity.

Since the beginning of the Olympic Games, the French public has distinguished itself by its contagious enthusiasm in the stands.

No matter the sport, no matter the time of day, if a tricolor is engaged, he will be greeted with shouts, chants, applause, and anything that could bring a little extra soul to his performance.

Conversely, when they have decided to ruin an athlete’s life, they can also do it brilliantly.

The problem is that in some sports, whistles can have the opposite effect.

This is the case in basketball, where the best players like incandescent atmospheres and hostility.

Dennis Schröder proved this during the match against the French team in the group stage of the basketball tournament.

Joel Embiid responds to French public with a daring gesture

Joel Embiid is also being targeted following his refusal to wear the Blue jersey for these Olympics.

So as soon as he touches the ball, he has to deal with a huge booing.

But this Tuesday, the Team USA pivot seriously had fun with the crowd after a brilliant play.

He doesn’t let people walk all over him, and it’s damn entertaining.

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This gesture, made popular in the 90s by wrestlers Triple H and Shawn Michaels, has a pretty clear and very vulgar meaning: “Fuck me”. Joel Embiid does it regularly in the NBA, but on this occasion, he put a particular vigor against the French people.

And if he provokes like that against Brazil, just imagine during a final against the Blues!

We need a France vs Team USA final like we need air to breathe. Embiid against all of France, Wemby and Gobert

Joel Embiid is one of the most hated players in the NBA, so he is used to whistles and boos.

He knows how to respond and stir up this anger that is rumbling against him, and he must even draw strength from provocations.