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Karl Rasmussen

Steve Kerr Explains Why Joel Embiid Didn't Play a Single Minute vs. South Sudan

USA forward Joel Embiid (11) looks on during the third quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena | Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Team USA clinched its second men's basketball victory of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, taking down South Sudan by 17, 103–86.

Forward Jayson Tatum entered the starting lineup for Wednesday's game after not logging a single minute during the win over Serbia. With Tatum and forward Anthony Davis starting against South Sudan, center Joel Embiid was pushed to the bench, and the Philadelphia 76ers star ultimately didn't see the floor for a single minute.

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