Left Helpless by Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama’s Future Has 34YO NBA Star’s Hopes Lightened Up

The basketball world is buzzing with anticipation as the FIBA is in full swing. The French national team had a bit of a rough start in the World Cup. They are eliminated before they even play their last group-stage game. 3× NBA All-Star Rudy Gobert did not match the expectations and many fans have fired at him claiming that France lost because of him. After losing to Canada, Rudy only scored 9 points in the next match against Latvia. France lost that match as well, with a narrow margin of 86-88 points.

The French team is now contemplating a fresh addition that could be a game-changer for them. Team Captain Nicolas Batum has hinted at the possibility of an NBA-MVP joining him. His comments are interesting because Victor Wembanyama is not playing in FIBA. However, he will play in the next Olympics in France.

The setbacks of the French team and the newest possible addition

Because of Gobert’s poor performance, he was sidelined in the middle of the tournament. France is hosting the Olympic games next year, so naturally, there are a lot of expectations from them to win big. Victor’s absence was also felt as the team suffered a shocking exit after just two games.

In light of these setbacks, Batum has hinted at Cameroonian-born player Joel Embiid’s potential inclusion. His subtle hint has provided a ray of hope for French basketball fans. When asked about Embiid joining the team, Batum responded with a rhetorical question: “Would you say no to the MVP?”. This means that Batum is open to the idea and recognizes the immense value that Embiid could bring to the team.

The prospect of Joel Embiid joining the French national team is an exciting one. His skill set and experience in the NBA could prove invaluable for France in international competitions. Embiid’s performance in the NBA has been incredible. He became the MVP in 2023. He could boost the French team’s performance in the future Olympics. As Victor will also join Batum and Embiid, the French team will give intense competition in the next Olympics.

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However, it remains to be seen whether this will come to fruition. For now, fans can only wait and speculate about what such a move would mean for French basketball.

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