Based in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, the 2023 Basketball World Cup kicks off this Friday, the 25th, and will feature NBA players in contention
The 2023 Basketball World Cup starts this Friday, the 25th, and will feature big names from the NBA, despite the absence of stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant It is Nikola Jokic. Headquartered in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, the World Cup will run until September 10 and will feature 32 teams fighting for the title.
You U.S will not be at full strength for the World Cup and is betting on a much younger squad. Many athletes opted out of playing for the U.S. national team in order to use the period before the NBA season for physical recovery.
young like Austin Reaves It is Anthony Edwardsand experienced players like josh hart It is Bobby Portiswill be the stars of the USA, who have an average of 24 years in the selection for the Worlds.
Defending champion and MVP of the NBA Finals, the Serbian Nikola Jokic will also not be in the tournament. the pivot of denver nuggets also opted for recovery in this period, after the league title. The star wore the shirt of the Serbian national team for the last time in the qualifiers for the world tournament, a year ago – it was the first appearance in three years.
the greek Giannis Antetokounmpo will not compete in the World Cup due to surgery on his left knee. In recovery, he did not have medical clearance for national team competition.
“It was not a choice, but my only option. I am extremely disappointed about this, but it was a decision made by my doctors. I will continue to push myself and be ready for the next time my name is called out. My personal goal, and that of the team as well, is to qualify for the 2024 Olympics and have the honor of representing my country’s national team next year”, said Giannis on social media.
The stars of the Basketball World Cup
10. Rudy Gobert: pivot – Minnesota Timberwolves/ France
9. Patty Mills: point guard – Atlanta Hawks/ Australia
8. Bogdan Bogdanovic: wing/ guard – Atlanta Hawks/ Serbia
7. Dennis Schröder: point guard – Toronto Raptors/ Germany
6. Karl-Anthony Towns: forward/ pivot – Minnesota Timberwolves/ Dominican Republic
5. Jalen Brunson: point guard/ point guard – New York Knicks/ United States
4. Lauri Markkanen: forward/ wing – Utah Jazz/ Finland
3. Anthony Edwards: wing/ guard – Minnesota Timberwolves/ United States
two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: point guard – Oklahoma City Thunder/ Canada
1. Luka Doncic: point guard/ point guard – Dallas Mavericks/ Slovenia
where to watch
The Basketball World Cup in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia will be broadcast live on ESPN (closed TV) and Star+ (streaming platform). Brazil is in Group G, a key that includes Iran, Spain and Ivory Coast.
Brazil games
08/26, at 6:45 am – Brazil vs Iran
28/08, at 10:30 am – Brazil vs Spain
08/30, at 6:45 am – Brazil vs Ivory Coast
Vacancy for the Olympics
The World Cup will be responsible for classifying seven teams for Paris 2024. In all, there will be two vacancies for the best teams in the Americas, two for the best in Europe, and the other three will go to the best placed teams in Africa, Asia and Oceania .
Source: sportbuzz
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