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— BASICS

Name: Phillip 'Pip' Reggie Laurence Age / D.O.B.: 31 / 24th March Gender, Pronouns & Sexuality: Cis man, he/him, bisexual  Hometown: New York, NY, USA Affiliation: Civilian, Brotherhood Affiliate Job position: Small forward for the Long Island Nets / Brooklyn Nets Education: BA, University of Alabama Relationship status: Single Children: N/A Positive traits: Brave, loyal, passionate, fun-loving, energetic Negative trait: Stupid, immature, clumsy, headstrong, impulsive

— BIOGRAPHY

The youngest of four siblings, there is a big gap between Pip and his older siblings, who each have a two year gap between them and so naturally he was the baby of the family.

Since he was a child, he has always wanted to fit in. He watched his siblings, along with the people he grew up with, get involved with the beginnings of The Brotherhood.

Even his parents (his mothers, a nurse and a ) offered their home for kids with nowhere to go, or needed somewhere to hide, or just needed some stitches and a warm homemade meal. It was one of those neighbourhoods where kids learned how to survive before they learned how to dream.

But one thing they all agreed on was to keep Pip out of the action, protect him in his own little bubble. His moms, as loving and understanding as they were, believed he was too soft-hearted and wanted him to at least graduate high school. His siblings, especially the eldest, didn’t want him anywhere near it whatsoever. Whenever he showed up, he was turned away and sent home immediately.

So Pip grew up thinking no one ever took him seriously. Granted, he gave them many reasons not to.

During college, he experiences a massive growth spurt (yes, we will pretend he's a basketball player's height). A scout reaches out to him, his high school basketball coach, and his family. There are talks of promise and potential, college basketball programs and even going pro. Pip, despite recognising his own talent, has no interest in it. He wants to join The Brotherhood.

Eventually, his moms convince him to go, but he lacks the discipline whilst he's there. It's a long and difficult journey with his coach. A lot of hard truths and tough love, but he gets there in the end. It was framed as a once in a lifetime opportunity to turn this around for him and his family. Pip believed he could do both.

After being waived from a contract with the 76ers after three years, Pip has been playing in the G League for the past four years, hopping all over the place with two-way contracts and ten day contracts.

He has earned more money than he ever dreamed of, giving back to his family and moving them into a bigger home as well as giving back to The Brotherhood for all their support.

He's known as a rather controversial figure. Outspoken when it comes to activism, a temper on the court and breaking the rules if he feels like it, with a known love for partying which he doesn't care to hide. People have noted he is wasting his potential.

He is at a point in his career where the people who have believed in him and have supported him want to see him back in the NBA, and he knows he is lucky to have people like that by his side, but Pip wants to become more hands on within The Brotherhood. He doesn't just want to be a form of monetary support, but he wants to add real value to the gang. But his siblings continue to get in the way, making it clear to the rest of the gang to keep Pip out of it.

Oh well!

— WANTED CONNECTIONS / PLOTS

OLDER SIBLINGS (3) - All members of the Brotherhood. They still treat Pip like a baby and try to keep him as uninvolved with the gang as possible.

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Thursday, April 20, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: FUNNY OR DIE'S HIGH SCIENCE (discovery +) MIKE JUDGE'S BEAVIS AND BUTT-HEAD (Paramount+) TOTALLY, COMPLETELY FINE (Sundance Now) FIRED ON MARS (Crave) 9:00pm MRS. DAVIS (CTV SciFi) 10:30pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT STILL A MYSTERY (TBD - Investigation Discovery) ERIN & AARON (TBD)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

CRAVE TV FIRED ON MARS (Season 1, episodes 1-2) MRS. DAVIS (Season 1, episodes 1-4)

DISNEY + STAR QUASI

NETFLIX CANADA 42 THE DIPLOMAT TOOTH PARI: WHEN LOVE BITES

IIHF WORLD MEN'S UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIP (TSN4) 8:30am: Canada vs. Sweden (TSN5) 10:00am: USA vs. Latvia (TSN4) 12:30pm: Czechia vs. Slovakia (TSN5) 2:00pm: Finland vs. Switzerland

MLB BASEBALL (SN1) 1:30pm: Twins vs. Red Sox (SN Now) 4:00pm: Angels vs. Yankees (TSN/TSN3) 7:30pm: Dodgers vs. Cubs

NHL HOCKEY (CBC/SN) 6:30pm: Lightning vs. Leafs - Game #2 (SN360) 7:30pm: Rangers vs. Devils - Game #2 (SN Now/FX) 9:30pm: Kraken vs. Avalanche - Game #2 (CBC/SN) 10:00pm: Jets vs. Knights - Game #2

BIG BROTHER CANADA (Global) 7:00pm

NBA BASKETBALL (TSN4/TSN5) 7:30pm: 76ers vs. Nets - Game #3 (TSN5) 10:00pm: Kings vs. Warriors - Game #3 (TSN/TSN3) 10:30pm: Suns vs. Clippers - Game #3

EVOLVING VEGAN (CTV Life) 8:00pm: In a frenzy of mezcal and spice, Mena devours a host of local delicacies - plant-based seafood, aguachile, and classic enfrijoladas; he joins a local abuela to make traditional moles, and visits the legendary floating chinampas.

SEE NO EVIL (OWN Canada) 9:00pm (SEASON PREMIERE): Eleven-year-old Carlie Brucia disappears while walking home from a friend's house; police discover security camera footage of her shocking abduction, and the inquiry becomes a manhunt.

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JAY

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Stage Name: Jay (제이)

Birth Name: Jay Chang (제이창)

Birthday: March 8, 2001

Position: Main Vocalist, Composer

Height: 175cm

MBTI: INFP

Nationality: American

Emoji: A

Instagram: jaychang63

Twitter: jchang63

TikTok: jaychangtt

SoundCloud: Jay Chang

YouTube: Jay Chang

Notes

Jay was born in New Jersey, USA.

His mother is Filipino-Chinese and his dad is Irish-Hungarian.

He ranked 10th on Boys Planet.

He was a contestant on Under Nineteen and ranked 18th in the vocal team.

He can play guitar and drums.

He had his solo debut on October 17, 2023 with the mini album Late Night.

He was a contestant on Build Up: Vocal Boy Group Survivor and got into the final debut group, so he is now apart of B.D.U.

He sang the American national anthem for the Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers NBA game on February 4, 2022.

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Kawhi Leonard Says He Wasn't Surprised by Paul George's Departure From Clippers

By: Karl Rasmussen Article Reprint Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and forward Paul George. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Clippers and Paul George were unable to reach an agreement over a new contract this offseason, resulting in the star forward departing the organization and signing a four-year pact with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Adidas Eurocamp Announces Roster of Top Next-Generation Basketball Prospects

Adidas Basketball has revealed the roster of top draft-eligible athletes, seasoned coaches, and special guests for the 17th edition of the premier pre-draft scouting event, adidas Eurocamp. The event will take place from June 1-3 at Ghirada La Città Dello Sport in Treviso, Italy. This renowned talent showcase aims to discover the next generation of star athletes, ages 18-22, who aspire to pursue professional basketball careers.

Led by Coaching Director Bill Bayno and Scouting Director Gianluca Pascucci, the high-profile coaching lineup includes David Vanterpool (Washington Wizards), Jason Terry (Utah Jazz), Dave Joerger (Milwaukee Bucks), Jordan Ott (formerly Los Angeles Lakers), Chris Fleming (Chicago Bulls), and Rico Hines (Philadelphia 76ers). These coaches will train and mentor the elite group of players invited to this year’s camp.

Joining the esteemed group of coaches and mentors are adidas NBA athletes such as Nikola Jović (Miami Heat), Austin Rivers (NBA veteran and current ESPN commentator), and Vasilije Micić (Charlotte Hornets), with more special guests to be announced. Additionally, NBA future-Hall of Famer and adidas signature athlete James Harden (LA Clippers) will make a special appearance to support the Harden Vol. 8 "Eurocamp" PE, which is exclusive to this year’s adidas Eurocamp athletes and participants.

The following teams and draft-eligible standouts are slated to participate in this year’s adidas Eurocamp:

Team Next Gen

Jack Kayil (Germany) – MVP of the U18 Final Four Tournament

Savo Drezgic (Serbia) – ABA League champion 2023

Egor Denim (Russia) – FIBA U16 European Challengers 2021

Nikola Bundalo (USA) – Consensus No. 1 player in Ohio, the No. 7 power forward in his class, and a top-30 overall player in the class of 2025

Michael Ruzic (Croatia) – Hoops Agents Player of the Week

David Mirkovic (Montenegro) – 2023 U18 Euro Championship B All-Tournament Team

Team World

Wei Zhao (China) – FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023

Mohammad Amini (Iran) – France Espoirs Elite 2022-23 and Euroleague Adidas Next Generation

Lucas Giovannetti (Argentina) – FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023

Assane Sankare (Senegal) – U18 Next Generation Team Paris

Julius Halaifonua (New Zealand) – Ambassadors Trophy for Male Junior Player of the Year

Team Eurocamp

Nikola Djurisic (Serbia) – ABA League Top Prospect 2023, Euroleague NGT champion 2022

Mohamed Diawara (France) – FIBA U18 European Championship 2023

Martin Kalu (Germany) – FIBA U16 Challenger 2021

Mouhamed Faye (Senegal) – NIJT All-Tournament Team 2022-2023, Zadar Tournament (ANGT) All-Tournament Team 2022-2023

Ousmane Ndiaye (Senegal) – Early entry candidate for NBA Draft 2024

Bogoljub Markovic (Serbia) – MVP of the ABA U19 final tournament 2024

Reynan Dos Santos (Brazil) – All-Star Five honors at the FIBA U18 Americas Championship 2022, MVP of the FIBA U18 South American Championship 2022

Ruben Dominguez (Spain) – Silver medal FIBA U16 European Championship 2018, MVP of FIBA U16 European Championship 2019

Michael Caicedo (Spain) – ACB All-Young Players Team 2023

Team USA

Darryn Peterson (USA) – Top 3 HS prospect Class of 2025, Consensus top-5 2025 guard and U16 USAB Gold Medalist

Caleb Holt (USA) – Consensus top-5 2026 guard and U16 USAB Gold Medalist

Moustapha Thiam (USA) – Five-star 2025 center and Central Florida commit

Nate Ament (USA) – Five-star 2025 wing

Joson Sanon (USA) – Four-star 2025 guard and Arizona commit

For more information on Eurocamp and to register, visit adidaseurocamp.com.

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Philadelphia 76ers Acquire Rights to Charles Bassey in 2021 Draft

On July 29th, 2021, the Philadelphia 76ers traded $2 million in cash considerations to the New Orleans Pelicans for the draft rights of Charles Bassey.

The Philadelphia 76ers came into the 2021 draft with a goal of adding frontcourt depth. The team accomplished that late in the second round with the selection of centers Filip Petrušev (50th overall) and Charles Bassey (53rd).

To draft Bassey, the 76ers sent $2 million in cash to the New Orleans Pelicans. A three-year player at Western Kentucky, Bassey finished his last collegiate season averaging 17.6 PPG on 59% from the field, 11.6 RPG and 3.0 BPG. Known for his great shotblocking ability, he won Conference USA's Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

After the draft, Bassey did not participate in Summer League because he couldn't come to an agreement on a contract with the 76ers. The point of contention was the second year of a three-year deal. Bassey's representatives wanted the second year to be fully guaranteed while Philadelphia wanted the second year to be non-guaranteed.

Bassey eventually signed a three-year deal with Philadelphia for $4.3 million. The first year was fully guaranteed, the second year was partially guaranteed and the last year was not guaranteed.

The 76ers were in a state of flux after All-Star Ben Simmons demanded a traded but the 76ers refused to give him up unless they ended up with a significant return. Simmons sat out the entire year due to a back injury and because he was not mentally ready to play.

Without Simmons, the 76ers began the 2021-22 season with an 8-2 record. Soon after, the team hit a rough patch, going 3-9 over the next 12 games to fall to 11-11. Philadelphia was seventh in the East with a 15-15 record but won 16 of its next 20 to reach third in the conference.

With the team at 32-22, the Sixers dealt Simmons, two first round picks, Andre Drummond and Seth Curry to the Brooklyn Nets for its disgruntled star James Harden and Paul Millsap. Harden and Embiid were solid together as Philadelphia went 19-9 the rest of the way.

In Bassey's rookie year, he appeared in 23 NBA games, averaging 3.0 PPG on 63.6% shooting along with 2.7 RPG, 0.7 BPG and 7.3 MPG. The 6-foot-11 center also played in the NBA G League with Philadelphia's affiliate the Delaware Blue Coats, averaging 18.9 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 0.8 SPG and a league high 3.4 BPG.

Philadelphia finished the 2021-22 season 51-31, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers faced the 48-34 Toronto Raptors in the opening round. In the first game, Philadelphia took an 18-point lead at halftime and never looked back, winning 131-111. Embiid had 31 points and 11 rebounds as the 76ers cruised to an easy 112-97 Game Two victory, taking a 2-0 series lead.

Game Three was in Toronto and the Raptors played their best basketball of the series early on. Toronto led by as much as 15 points in the first half, but the 76ers battled back. Both teams traded leads in the fourth quarter. After taking a 95-90 lead with 2:03 left, the Raptors never scored again in the final frame. Philadelphia scored the final five points to send the game to overtime.

In a low-scoring extra period, Embiid (33 points) hit a three-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to win the game and give Philadelphia a commanding 3-0 series lead. The fourth game saw Raptors forward Pascal Siakam register 34 points as Toronto held on for a 110-102 win.

In the fifth game, the Raptors built an early 14-point edge and never looked back. Siakam had 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Raptors won 103-88. Game Six was initially close in Toronto. Philadelphia took control late, outscoring Toronto 70-36 in the second half and won the series with a 132-97 rout.

The 76ers suffered bad luck when Embiid suffered an orbital fracture and mild concussion late in the blowout win. Bassey did not play in the first round series.

The 76ers advanced to a second round matchup against the Miami Heat with Embiid out indefinitely due to his injury. In the series opener, Heat center Bam Adebayo dominated with 24 points and 12 rebounds as Miami pulled away in the second half with a 106-92 win.

Philadelphia was just 8-for-30 from the three-point line in Game Two as Miami took a 2-0 lead with a 119-103 victory. Embiid returned in Game Three and Philadelphia got hot from three in a decisive 99-79 rout in Philadelphia.

Game Four was closer, but James Harden carried the 76ers with 31 points and Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds as Philadelphia evened the series 2-2 with a 116-108 win. Seven Heat players scored in double figures in Game Five as Miami blew out the 76ers 120-85.

Jimmy Butler had 32 points in Game Six for Miami as the Heat closed out the 76ers in Philadelphia 99-90 and won the series in six games. Bassey played in a total of 12 minutes and 29 seconds in the Semifinals. He scored one basket and had five rebounds in that time.

In the 2022 offseason, the 76ers re-signed James Harden. The deal gave them the room to sign players P.J. Tucker and Danuel House. The club also added veteran Montrezl Harrell.

After missing Summer League during his rookie year, Bassey joined Philadelphia's team in 2022. He played six games for the 76ers in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, posting 7.8 PPG, 6.0 RPG and 1.3 BPG in 20.7 MPG.

In a surprise move, the 76ers waived Bassey and 2020 second round pick Isaiah Joe during 2022 training camp. Bassey played just one preseason game. His contract was guaranteed $74,742 for the 2022-23 season, the second year of his three-year deal. Bassey went on to sign a two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs.

Charles Bassey on the chance to learn as a backup to star Joel Embiid (via NBC Sports Philadelphia):

"I can't wait. Learning from him and him just giving me ideas going into practice and games, it's going to be great learning from a guy that's been in the league for eight or nine years. It's going to be a blessing."

If any of the Sixer veterans have reached out to him after the draft:

"The guy that reached out was Tobias [Harris]. I think, when I got drafted, he texted me 'congratulations' and 'I can’t wait to just start working.' This is a championship team for sure. A team that’s trying to get to the championship, get a title, and that’s the goal, for sure next season.”

On his defensive mindset:

"Defensive teams win championships. I take pride in playing defense."

Where he thinks he can help the 76ers:

"My defensive side of the game. My rebounding, switching on screens, blocking shots. I feel like I'm a guy that can be a rim runner and run down the floor every time and play hard."

76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey on trying to focus on the draft instead of Ben Simmons trade rumors (via The Philadelphia Inquirer):

"Tonight should be about the draft. I’ll just be honest. We got three kids excited about being here. So that’s going to be my focus."

Image via USA Today Sports/Bill Streicher

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State Of The Sixers As The 2023/24 Season Begins

The Philadelphia 76ers will officially begin thier season on October 27th against the Milwaukee Bucks, so it is only appropriate that we take a dive in to some of the most pressing issues inlvolving the team in 2023/24.

1. Joel Embiid Is Daring The Sixers To Make A Wrong Move

Back in July of this year, Embiid did an interview with Maverick Carter, in which he appeared to openly contemplate a future away from Philly.

This is probably the only time Embiid has declared this on any public platform, and it comes at a time when there is turmoil, and I can't fault him for doing this given how well it worked for Giannis in the off season.

The response by the Sixers front office though, does not appear to be forthcoming, the only notable additions we've made are Patrick Beverley and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Surely among the things that is not making it easier for him to stay, is the now contentious relationship between the GM and the supposed 2nd star of the Sixers.

2. James Harden and Darryl Morey Have Been A Public Embarassment

While I have had more than a few laughs at the apparent disintergration of Morey and Harden's once solid working relationship, I think what has been missed is how much of a disatraction this story has been for the Sixers front office.

The Sixers don't look to have truly gone all in on signing anyone, most notably Damian Lillard. The Sixers see, yo ne hedging all thier bets on bringing James Harden back and the result has been inaction in the off season trade market, and Joel sees all of that.

I don't believe Harden is worth a max, and to be fair, the smart move would have been to trade Harden, but the issue is that Harden isn't as valuable of an asset, and the NBA is apparently looking to send a message to Harden who is looking to move in the middle of yet another contract.

To be fair Morey did the right thing by not giving Harden a new deal, but it also means he has to grit his teeth while Harden is on a mission to bismerch his name, and Morey has done so, but he hasn't found a trade partner either.

The relationship between the two maybe be damaged for good but the circumstances do not provide either party with an easy out, given Harden's reputation for not seeing through contracts.

Expect to hear the Sixers being mentioned a lot in trade speculation.

3. Nick Nurse Isn't Keen On James Harden

In 2019 when Nick Nurse coached the Raptors to an NBA championship in 2019, he was lauded for

In 2023/24, we're going to find out how much of the Raptors title run was really down to Nurse's coaching, because this is as tough of a situation as a coach could possibly be in.

To be fair, Nurse did not help himself by appearing less than enthusiastic about the idea of coaching James Harden.

Besides the fact that the James Harden situation has not been cleared up, and you know that the team Nurse has now, will most certainly not be the team he has later in the season and in the playoffs.

We're about to find out how much championship pedigree Nurse can inject into a team that needs to break through in the post season.

4. Some Issues I Have With Embiid

I have to be honest, I haven't been too happy with Joel Embiid as of late.

I recognize that making the team aware that he intends to move if they do not surround him with a winning the, because that worked for Giannis in Milwaukee, but I am especially not happy with his decision to join Team USA for the 2024 Olympics.

If you look across the league at Jokic, Giannis and Luka, you have the NBA's best players all proudly representing for thier country in international play and Embiid is missing the trick by opting to join Team USA, as is being reported.

Earlier this year, the speculation was that Embiid would join Team France, and while that makes sense, in as far as language is concerned, I think that both Joel Embiid and Pascal Saiakam are making a mistake by not representing for Cameroon at a time when the country has 2 all star level NBA players to build around.

Most NBA fans won't care, but the game is bigger than just the American market and international guys have the responsibility of growing the game by taking part and representing in these international tournaments.

I understand that being around LeBron, KD and Steph is a good look for a guy that will likely enter free agency in the next two years or so, but Embiid is already very plugged in to those circles, and it's a missed opportunity for Cameroonian international basketball.

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Finally Healthy Enough to Compete on the World Stage, Embiid Chooses USA

blacksportsdigest.com · October 9, 2023

Joel Embiid, 29, never seemed destined for international basketball competition. Not that the 7-foot Cameroon native wasn’t capable of playing. Embiid had difficulty staying on the court for his NBA commitment and didn’t want to risk more mileage on his tires.

But times change. Embiid has citizenship in Cameroon and became a citizen of France and the United States in 2022. When it came to decision time for the 2024 Paris Olympic cycle, Embiid decided to play for his adopted home country, the United States. Embiid will have to stay healthy during the upcoming NBA season, but that is a concern for every player.

There is a lot that Embiid can still accomplish in basketball. He hasn’t won an NBA Championship yet and hasn’t come close to playing in one. On the international level, Embiid hasn’t even appeared. If Embiid can stay healthy, there will be plenty of options for Embiid to make waves before he retires.

Embiid Came to the United States at 16

Embiid wouldn’t have considered a basketball career a real possibility as a child. He didn’t even play the sport until he was 15. Embiid dreamed of playing professional volleyball in Europe but pivoted to basketball at age 15. Playing at a camp in Yaounde, Cameroon, he was discovered by NBA player Luc Mbah a Moute.

Mbah a Moute helped mentor Embiid and encouraged him to move to the United States. Embiid enrolled at Montverde Academy in Florida. He would later transfer to another school to get more playing time. Embiid helped The Rock School in Gainesville win a state championship, and he would sign to play for Kansas in college.

Embiid’s size made him attractive to colleges all over the United States. Landing with the Jayhawks allowed him to play with top talent.

Why Is Embiid Eligible for Nation Switch?

Since Embiid had never played for Cameroon, he could play with another country. Embiid’s decision not to play with Cameroon stemmed partly from the fact there was nothing guaranteed. Cameroon is one of 24 teams playing for four spots to gain access to the Olympic tournament.

Throughout Cameroon’s basketball history, it hasn’t notched many major accomplishments. Cameroon has never won the African championship but did finish runner-up in 2007 and in fourth place in 2009. During Cameroon’s last attempt to win the African championship, they placed 16th and lost all three games at the tournament.

Injury Issues Limited Time with Jayhawks

Kansas didn’t get much time with Embiid. The Jayhawks were able to pair him with future NBA champion Andrew Wiggins. Embiid scored 11.2 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. A stress fracture in his back ended his freshman season in March. The Jayhawks went on to lose in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Embiid declared for the NBA Draft in April of 2014. In June of that year, he had surgery on his foot, ensuring his start to his professional career would be delayed. That delay would last much longer than what many keeping tabs on up-to-date sports news would have anticipated.

Embiid Flirts with Cameroon, Gets on Court With 76ers

The foot injury Embiid got surgery on would last for two years. Embiid would miss his first two seasons with the Sixers entirely. Embiid did get on the court during the 2016-17 season, averaging 20.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.

In 2017, Embiid was listed on the preliminary roster of AfroBasket for Cameroon. Embiid ultimately declined the invitation. He eventually decided to focus on his NBA career while he was making up his mind about international basketball.

Embiid scored 20 or more points per game in all of his seasons in the league. He was named MVP of the 2022-23 season. The most games Embiid has played as a professional was 68 during the 2021-22 season. During the 2022-23 season, Embiid was chosen as the NBA’s MVP.

Team USA Needs a Spark

The recent FIBA basketball World Cup saw the United States not medal for the second straight tournament. It’s the first time that has happened since 1970. The Americans needed to improve at the tournament in size and defense. Embiid can provide that.

Seeing Team USA lose has also inspired many veteran NBA players to offer their services for the 2024 Olympics team. Steph Curry and LeBron James have spoken publicly and said they want to be involved. James is a multiple-time gold medalist, while Curry would like to add the championship to his resume.

Embiid wanted to join the team so his son Arthur, 3, could see him represent his country. The United States has a long history of success in men’s basketball at the Olympics. The USA has won 16 times, earning a win over France in the finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Flirting With France

Embiid spent time in France as a child and always loved the country. When looking for a home for international basketball, Embiid seriously looked at the European nation. French fans may have even thought there was a chance he might commit to them. Embiid was offered French citizenship, and he was accepted in 2022.

France has made a strong push on the international scene with basketball. Recent sports updates show the rest of the world has started to catch up to the United States. France beat the United States during the group stage at the Olympics but lost to the Americans in a rematch in the final.

When Embiid gained citizenship, France hoped to pair him with Rudy Gobert and youngster Victor Wembanyama. The French had given Embiid citizenship as an alien whose “naturalization is of exceptional interest.” While the French were disappointed Embiid went in a different direction, giving him citizenship was worth the risk. For all the latest MLB, NBA, NFL, and Soccer News, stay up to date on BlackSportsDigest.

blacksportsdigest.com · October 9, 2023

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PGA Championship live odds following Round 2 (Scottie Scheffler massive favorite)

May 19, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Ranking the 3 best options for 76ers coaching vacancy by Christopher Kline We’re through two rounds at Oak Hill in the PGA Championship, and Scottie Scheffler (-5) is tied for the lead with…

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Saturday, April 22, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: A PINCH OF PORTUGAL (W Network) 8:00pm

AMAZON PRIME CANADA NASHA ONEFC: ONE FIGHT NIGHT 9

CRAVE TV DIAN FOSSEY: SECRETS IN THE MIST (Season 1) WILD AUSTRALIA (Season 1)

NETFLIX CANADA ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST (Season 4) STOWAWAY

IIHF WORLD MEN'S UNDER 18 CHAMPIONSHIP (TSN3) 1:00pm: Norway vs. USA

NBA BASKETBALL (SN360) 1:00pm: 76ers vs. Nets - Game #4 (SN360) 3:30pm: Suns vs. Lakers - Game #4 (TSN/TSN5) 7:30pm: Bucks vs. Heat - Game #3 (TSN/TSN4/TSN5) 10:00pm: Grizzlies vs. Lakers - Game #3

MLB BASEBALL (SN1) 1:00pm: Jays vs. Yankees (TSN2) 4:00pm: Red Sox vs. Tigers (SN Now) 7:00pm: Astros vs. Atlanta

NHL HOCKEY (CBC/SNWest) 4:00pm: Knights vs. Jets - Game #3 (CBC/SNOntario) 6:45pm: Leafs vs. Lightning - Game #3 (City/SN1) 8:00pm: Devils vs. Rangers - Game #3 (SN/SN Now) 10:10pm: Avalanche vs. Kraken - Game #3

NLL LACROSSE (TSN3) 6:00pm: Riptide vs. Thunderbirds

TRUE STORY (Global) 8:00pm: An in-depth look at the relationship between Indigenous people and settlers, offering an important lens into Indigenous history on the land that is now Canada, including Turtle Island's creation story and the important role women play in society.

BAD INFLUENCE (Lifetime Canada) 8:00pm: A single mom is happy that her daughter is finally making friends at her new school. Soon she learns that these students follow a dubious and dangerous moral code.

MLS SOCCER (TSN4) 7:30pm: Philadelphia vs. Toronto FC (TSN3) 10:30pm: Seattle vs. Minnesota

STREAMS FLOW FROM A RIVER (Super Channel Fuse) 8:00pm: A freak snowstorm traps a dysfunctional Chinese-Canadian family together in their rural Albertan hometown, forcing them to confront the events that tore them all apart a decade earlier.

ALL ABOARD FOR LOVE (Super Channel House & Home) 8:00pm: As Alison prepares for new ocean adventures, business executive Joel navigates his way into her heart and they become co-captains for life.

THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (Crave) 9:00pm: On a remote Irish island, Pádraic is devastated when his buddy, Colm, suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary.

ONE YEAR OFF (Starz Canada) 9:00pm: A lovelorn woman and her friends are drawn to the West Indies when a colleague inherits a beachfront property.

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Sunday News/Sports TV for 1/15/2023

Sunday News/Sports TV for 1/15/2023

- [ ] 6:00am: Velshi (MSNBC) - [ ] 6:00am: Good Morning Arizona (KTVK) - [ ] 7:00am: State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash (CNN) - [ ] 7:00am: SportsCenter (ESPN) - [ ] 7:00am: NFL GameDay Morning (NFLN) - [ ] 7:00am: Premier League: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (USA) - [ ] 8:00am: Fareed Zakaria GPS (CNN) - [ ] 8:00am: The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart (MSNBC) - [ ] 9:00am: CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield (CNN) - [ ] 9:00am: Premier League Mornings (USA) - [ ] 9:30am: Premier League: Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal (PEACOCK) - [ ] 10:00am: Alex Witt Reports (MSNBC) - [ ] 10:00am: The NFL Today (CBS) - [ ] 10:00am: NCAA BB: Marquette at Xavier (FOX) - [ ] 11:00am: NFL AFC Wild Card: Dolphins at Bills (CBS) - [ ] 11:00am: PGA: Sony Open in Hawaii (ESPNPLUS) - [ ] 12:00pm: CNN Newsroom with Fredricka Whitfield (CNN) - [ ] 12:00pm: Yasmin Vossoughian Reports (MSNBC) - [ ] 12:00pm: NCAA Women’s BB: Arizona at Utah (PAC12N) - [ ] 1:00pm: CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta (CNN) - [ ] 1:00pm: Golf Central Pregame (GOLF) - [ ] 1:30pm: NCAA Women’s BB: North Carolina State at North Carolina (ESPN) - [ ] 2:00pm: Symone (MSNBC) - [ ] 2:00pm: NFL on FOX Pregame (FOX) - [ ] 2:00pm: PGA: Sony Open in Hawaii (NBC) - [ ] 2:30pm: NFL NFC Wild Card: Giants at Vikings (FOX) - [ ] 3:00pm: CNN Newsroom with Pamela Brown (CNN) - [ ] 3:00pm: PolitcsNation (MSNBC) - [ ] 3:00pm: Tennis Channel Live at the Australian Open (TENNIS) - [ ] 4:00pm: American Voices with Alicia Menendez (MSNBC) - [ ] 4:00pm: PGA: Sony Open in Hawaii (GOLF) - [ ] 4:30pm: Coyotes Live Pregame (BSAZ) - [ ] 5:00pm: Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? (CNN) - [ ] 5:00pm: NHL: Coyotes at Jets (BSAZ) - [ ] 5:00pm: 2023 Australian Open First Round (ESPN) - [ ] 5:30pm: NFL on FOX Postgame (FOX) - [ ] 5:30pm: Football Night in America (NBC) - [ ] 6:00pm: CNN Newsroom with Pamela Brown (CNN) - [ ] 6:00pm: The Mehdi Hasan Show (MSNBC) - [ ] 6:00pm: Good Evening Arizona at 6pm (KTVK) - [ ] 6:15pm: NFL AFC Wild Card: Ravens at Bengals (NBC) - [ ] 7:00pm: Giuliani: What Happened to America’s Mayor? (CNN) - [ ] 7:00pm: Ayman (MSNBC) - [ ] 7:00pm: NBA TV Pregame Show (NBATV) - [ ] 7:30pm: Coyotes Live Postgame (BSAZ) - [ ] 7:30pm: NBA: 76ers at Lakers (NBATV) - [ ] 9:00pm: Arizona’s Family News at 9pm (KTVK) - [ ] 9:00pm: SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt (ESPN) - [ ] 10:00pm: NBA TV Postgame Show (NBATV)

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Why the Knicks need Cam Reddish in the rotation

Why the Knicks need Cam Reddish in the rotation

Nov 4, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish (0) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker (17) in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. / Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports The Knicks have been playing some of their best basketball of the season of late. Prior to Monday’s home loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, they had won 12 of their last 17 games. New…

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Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions - USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

Sacramento Kings at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

The Sacramento Kings (14-11) meet the Philadelphia 76ers (14-12) Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kings vs. 76ers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.The Kings were dumped 112-99 by the New York Knicks Sunday in the 3rd game of a 6-game road trip. Sacramento has dropped 2 of the 3 games…

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10 must-listen NBA podcasts for the 2022-23 season

10 must-listen NBA podcasts for the 2022-23 season

Apr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Redick (17) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Listening to the best NBA podcasts 2022 is one of the best ways to get updated on what’s happening around in the league. Aside from the latest news and rumors in the NBA, these podcasts…