Steve Kerr “couldn’t be happier” that Joel Embiid is joining Team USA

On Thursday, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr expressed immense joy upon learning from executive director Grant Hill that Joel Embiid had pledged to join the U.S. roster for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The USA Basketball team, under Kerr’s leadership, had previously secured a fourth-place finish without a medal at this year’s World Cup, revealing a deficiency in frontcourt strength and size, especially when facing larger, more robust opponents.

Embiid’s commitment is seen as a significant solution to this size-related challenge.