The figure of Phoenix Suns, who has just eliminated Campazzo’s Nuggets in the second round of the Playoffs, will be one of the stars of the NBA that will be in the Olympics.
Devin Booker, escort and one of the main figures of Phoenix Suns, will be part of the United States team that will go to the Olympic Games. The 24-year-old made himself available to the coach Gregg Popovich to attend the appointment that will take place in Tokyo between July 23 and August 8.
Booker will go to the Olympics: the stars who have already joined
In this way, Booker joins a long list of NBA stars that will make up the 12-player Olympic team that will seek to add another gold medal to its extensive record. Besides Booker, Bradley Beal’s attendance was confirmed today. The presences of Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum y Draymond Green.
The news is even more surprising because Booker is still contesting the NBA season. The Suns, who come from eliminating the Denver Nuggets of Facundo Campazzo, prepare to play in the Western Conference finals against the winner of the series between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers. Therefore, he would arrive in Tokyo with little rest time.
Devin Booker’s NBA season
This year Booker was included in the All-Star for the second consecutive season after averaging 25.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.3 assists. during the regular season. His level has been maintained in the Playoffs where he registers 27.9 points per game in the first 10 games.
The calendar United States towards the Olympic Games
The North American team will begin training in Las Vegas on July 6, although It is expected that by the end of this month the list of summoned will be made official. On the other hand, regarding the Olympic event basketball will be played between July 25 and August 7.
America’s rivals at the Olympics
In the olympics, The United States will be part of Group A together with Iran, France and a rival that will have to be defined in the Pre-Olympic to be played in Canada. The fourth member will leave between China, Uruguay, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Canada and Greece.
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