With the FIBA EuroBasket starting on August 27th, many were wondering why Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert isn’t representing France. Recently, Gobert broke the silence and explained why he isn’t playing in EuroBasket.
“I’ve had busy summers in recent years, and it’s taken a toll,” Gobert said. “People don’t always realize how intense the EuroBasket is. It finishes just before the NBA resumes, and it’s a big responsibility. I had said I’d wait until the end of the season to decide, and now I have. This summer, I’m focusing on myself, my family and my son.