World Basketball News: Canadian basketball player Jamal Murray has decided not to take part in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Murray was physically exhausted after leading the Denver Nuggets to win the NBA in the 2022-23 season.
As a star caliber player, Jamal Murray should definitely be able to help defend Canada at the FIBA World Cup 2023 this time around. Initially, Murray attended training camp but was often sidelined due to his still fatigued physical condition. As the tournament schedule drew closer, the Canadian basketball federation finally decided that Murray would be absent. This decision was taken after long discussions with the medical team.
“When I arrived at training camp I wanted to see how my body would react after a long and demanding season and if I was physically capable of competing at the highest level required for the World Cup,” Murray said in a statement. interview.
Although he missed the FIBA World Cup this time, Murray is determined to be able to defend Canada at the Paris Olympics in 2024. It will be a big dream that Murray wants to achieve.
“In consultation with the medical staff and the team, it is clear that further recovery is needed, and I have made the difficult decision not to participate in the tournament. It is still my dream to represent Canada at the Olympics. , and I will support the team every step of the way as they pursue this goal,” said the player who plays this keeper.
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