Similar to their competition for NBA regular-season MVP awards, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokić seem destined to meet head-on. This time, the showdown will occur at the Paris Olympics. Embiid opted to represent the U.S. over both his native country (Cameroon) and France, where he holds dual citizenship. With Team USA scheduled to face Serbia in Group Play, Embiid’s presence against Jokić could be pivotal. “I’m not concerned about Jokić,” Embiid remarked. “I’m focused on my national team. Our priority is to ensure everyone is aligned and improving together. When…
“I don’t care about Nikola Jokic”: Joel Embiid brushes off MVP clash at Paris, Jayson Tatum rejoins, Cooper Flagg shines – Team USA Day 3 exclusive
