With the Tokyo Olympics about a month away from starting, international basketball teams are sorting out rosters for who will represent their country on the big stage.
For Spain’s National Basketball Team, 18 players have been selected for the preliminary roster.
Among the selections is Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol, who has represented Spain in previous Olympics.
Gasol played for Spain at the Olympics in 2008 and 2012, where he helped the team to a silver medal on both occasions.
Also on the roster is Marc’s older brother and Lakers legend, Pau Gasol, who recently won a championship with FC Barcelona in Spain.
The roster also has other former and current NBA players like Rudy Fernandez, Ricky Rubio, Juancho Hernangomez and Alex Abrines.
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— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) June 19, 2021
Gasol could be the only Laker representing the franchise in Tokyo. Anthony Davis reportedly won’t play, and LeBron James subtly declined by saying he’s playing for the Tune Squad instead for his upcoming movie, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”
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