After missing out on playing for Turkey in 2015 due to a back injury, New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik is hoping to join up with his National team this summer.
“We have Olympic qualification games with Turkey,” Asik told The Advocate. “If I feel healthy enough, then I would like to play and get better in shape for the next season.”
Asik has dealt with a few injuries this season, but is now healthy for the most part.
“I definitely feel much healthier,” Asik said. “I feel better. I feel comfort in my body.