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Embiid, a standout for the 76ers and a citizen today, is ecstatic to be American.

Embiid, a native of Cameroon, said that two weeks ago in Philadelphia, he was sworn in as a citizen.

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The fact that Embiid and his Brazilian girlfriend Anne de Paula had a small son was crucial to his choice.

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At training camp at The Citadel on Thursday, Embiid told The Associated Press, "I've been here for a long time.

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"My son is from the USA. I had the impression that being here and being an American was a blessing. I said, "Why not?" ”

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Embiid, who spent one season playing collegiate basketball at Kansas, is also a French citizen.

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He asserted that it is simply too early to consider which nation he would someday play basketball for.

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In 68 games last year, the 28-year-old Embiid averaged 30.6 points, which was a career high.

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The 7-footer helped Philadelphia go to the Eastern Conference playoffs for a second consecutive season by averaging 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

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Embiid played through hand and face injuries, yet still managed to score 23.6 points and 10.7 rebounds in the semifinals.

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76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen : Proud to be an American

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