Joel Embiid on Why he Roots For Arsenal: 'I've Always Been Big on French People'

When asked why he roots for Arsenal, Joel Embiid pointed to cultural reasons.

Joel Embiid is a big Arsenal fan and he gave us some insight into why on Thursday. 

When asked why he roots for the team among others in the Premier League, Embiid pointed to cultural reasons. 

“I’ve always been big on French people. A lot of people might not agree … They’ve always had a lot of French players.”

Embidd added that he loves Paris and the rest of France. ​

We love this from the @sixers' @JoelEmbiid 🔴

Trust the process - and good luck at #NBALondon tonight 👊#NBAVote 🏀 pic.twitter.com/URtd3PRV8n

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 11, 2018

Embiid is from Cameroon, so he's fluent in French, which is one of the official languages of the country. 

Embiid headed to Stamford Bridge with Justin Anderson and Markelle Fultz to watch Chelsea and Arsenal play a nil-nil draw Wednesday.

Joel Embiid, Justin Anderson & Markelle Fultz enjoy the @ChelseaFC / @Arsenal match and the field at Stamford Bridge. #NBALondon 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/AgY0UNgOHm

— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2018

We can all agree with Embiid on one of his reasons he loves France though — croissants are indeed a favorite.