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Shane Larkin and Scottie Wilbekin, who were called to the Turkish A National Team candidate squad in the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, did not join the national team due to their injuries. National Team Head Coach Ergin Ataman said about the two players not joining the squad, “While we were announcing the squad, we knew that these players were not very hot due to injury and fatigue, so we invited both of them to the squad to avoid discrimination. It turned out that neither of them were willing to play, just as we had worried.” said.
Shane Larkin responded to Ergin Ataman and said, “I did everything I was told, I just didn’t play with a 70% knee, risking my health. I am truly grateful for what this country has meant to my life. This place is like a second home to me and I really don’t understand how we’re in this situation right now, but I guess that’s how it works.” said.
In the following period, the Turkish Basketball Federation announced that Shane Larkin and Scottie Wilbekin were referred to the Disciplinary Committee in order not to be considered local in the League, in addition to not being able to play in 5 matches in the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League and a fine of 90 thousand liras.
Anadolu Efes announced the decision: In what status will Shane Larkin play?
Anadolu Efes Club announced the decisions of the TBF Arbitration Board on its official website. According to the statement, the Arbitration Board has confirmed that Shane Larkin will play in the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League as a foreigner.
The 31-year-old player, who has played as a local in the Super League so far, will play as a foreigner from this season.
In the statement made by the Navy Blue and Whites, “As of today, we have learned with regret that the Sports Arbitration Board, which evaluated the issue as a result of the legal application made by our club, approved the penalty given to our athlete.” statements were included.
5th season at Anadolu Efes
Shane Larkin left Boston Celtics in 2018 and joined Anadolu Efes. The experienced player, who is in his 5th season in the Istanbul team, won 3 Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League, 2 Euroleague and Turkish Cup championships at Anadolu Efes.
2023-10-03 14:40:35
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