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Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / July 30, 2024
Joel Embiid responds to boos from French fans at Olympics

Joel Embiid responds to boos from French fans at Olympics

Embiid was heavily booed during Team USA's first Olympics game against Serbia on Sunday.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 22, 2024
Former Knicks first-round pick explains why Olympics decision made him 'hate' Embiid

Former Knicks first-round pick explains why Olympics decision made him 'hate' Joel Embiid

Embiid has never taken part in international competitions, let alone the Olympics.

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NBA News / CBSSports.com / April 22, 2024

Infamous French basketball player wants Joel Embiid banned from entering country for Olympics: 'I hate him'

Frederic Weis, memorably dunked on by Vince Carter, is not happy Embiid picked Team USA over France

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / April 21, 2024

And-Ones: Weis, Embiid, Cook, Goodwin, Gambling

Former French center Frederic Weis ripped Joel Embiid for choosing Team USA over France in the Paris Olympics, Eurohoops.net relays. Weis, a 1999 first-round draft pick of the Knicks who never played in the NBA, made his comments on French station RMC.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 21, 2024
Frederic Weis Blasts Joel Embiid: 'Take Away From Him The French Nationality And Ban Him From Entering France'

Frederic Weis Blasts Joel Embiid: 'Take Away From Him The French Nationality And Ban Him From Entering France'

Frederic Weis' scathing remarks about Joel Embiid's decision to join Team USA for the Olympics have ignited controversy and drawn attention to the complex issue of national representation in sports.

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The 'Knicks first-round draft picks' quiz

Since 1985, the New York Knicks have selected 35 players in the first round of the NBA Draft. How many can you name?

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