Joel Embiid knighted by Cameroon after Team USA gold medal

Joel Embiid was knighted in his home country of Cameroon on Wednesday, less than a week after capturing an Olympic gold medal for his adopted home of the United States.

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, Embiid was awarded the prestigious Medal of Commander of the Order of Valor by Cameroonian President Paul Biya in recognition of his “exceptional contributions in the fields of arts, science, agriculture, commerce, or industry.” The 76ers…