The FFBB announces that the French Axel Toupane is leaving the squad of the France team which will face Germany and Great Britain this weekend, but for good reason. Indeed the winger signed to the Warriors and will participate in the Californians training camp.
It will be an exhibit 10 contract according to The Athletic, one year, unsecured, in the form of an invitation to the training camp, which means that he will have to prove himself to be part of the squad that will begin the season. At the moment the Californians have 15 players in the workforce (at most 15 + 2 two-way contracts), which means that there is a place to take for the moment, especially since the team should have the authorization to sign one more player with Klay Thompson’s injury.
“Since my injury last February with Malaga I have only played two friendly matches with Strasbourg then a Jeep Elite match on September 26 before another groin injury. I had had three months before to do a lot of work. I had made enormous physical progress. And when I was finally able to express myself and let go of the horses, it farted. I was able to take advantage of the INSEP facilities and training with young people from the Pôle France to get back in shape and I had long since checked these qualifications for the EuroBasket on my calendar. Today, however, I have to leave the French team to join the Golden State Warriors who invited me to their training camp. Since the end of last season my goal is to return to the NBA. I know that if I’m in physical shape, with my experience, I have a real chance. I know the players better, I know my game better. I am better armed than three years ago. I would like to thank the staff of the French team and the FFBB for their understanding in this situation. Above all, I wish my teammates good luck. Hoping to find them soon in the blue jersey. ”
His last stint in the NBA dates back to the 2016-17 season where he played 2 games in Milwaukee and 2 in the Pelicans before returning to Europe. Last season he was in Spain at Unicaja Malaga. He had started the season in Strasbourg as a freelance writer, but was quickly injured.
???????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????: Axel Toupane leaves the France group. @toups_33 will leave the Blues this Tuesday then fly to the United States to participate in the training camp of @warriors in @NBA.
Good luck Axel ????#TeamFranceBasket https://t.co/fx4GKqok4d
– French Basketball Teams ⛹️♂️⛹️♀️ (@FRABasketball) November 24, 2020
Source: Axel Toupane is joining the Warriors on an Exhibit 10 deal. French wing, has spent a little time in the NBA. Camp invite.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 24, 2020
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