Grant Hill: Symbolically, the primary individual I went to talk to formally concerning the Olympics was Joel [Embiid]. And that was again in fall of ’22, really per week earlier than their opening night time. And I knew that earlier that yr he had obtained his French citizenship and we came upon that summer season he obtained his U.S. citizenship. So, I known as up [Philadelphia 76ers general manager] Elton Model in early October. I stated, ‘Hey, man, I acquired to get an viewers with Joel. Are you able to assist facilitate that or come to apply, no matter?’ Shout-out to Elton. He mainly linked me and stated, he desires you to come back to his home. -via Andscape / July 10, 2024
