Pau Gasol was formalized in a statement its package for the 2010 World Cup in August Turkey withSpain. The pivot of the Los Angeles Lakers considers "the time to rest. A blow to the Spanish squad that loses its flagship player.
It was in the air. It's now official. Spain can not rely on Pau Gasol to the 2010 World Cup. In a statement, the Spanish giant has confirmed its plan for Turkey: "After a long season in which significant muscle damage, it's time to rest, explained within the Lakers. This season, the Spaniard, who was elected in February 2009 European best player, has been hampered by groin worries at the beginning of the season in January. Seeds that have distanced floors for 17 games during the regular season. Faithful of the Spanish squad for the season now, so he decided to ease off. The delight of the Lakers, who will defend their championship against the Celtics in the coming days. To the chagrin of the Iberians.
With this announcement, the Spanish team lost its trump card. If Spain has a lot of talent in its workforce (Rubio, Navarro, Fernandez, Marc Gasol Pau Gasol is one ...), which changes the game in the world champions and European Champions. His presence under the basket has guided Spain to the heights. A look at his performance at Euro 2009 will be aware of its impact. The Lieutenant of Kobe Bryant in California was named MVP, finishing top scorer (18.7 average), best shot blocker (2.2) and second in rebounding (8.3) of the tournament ... The France had made the charges in the quarter-finals. And the Blues, who are in the group with the Spaniards in the World Lithuania, New Zealand, Canada and Lebanon, should not be unhappy not to find the giant LA on their way to Turkey.
If this absence will leave a great void in Spain, this package is also a blow for the organizers of the World 2010. The stars are not as numerous as provided in Turkey. Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili (San Antonio) have already announced they would not come. Andrew Bogut (Australia) too. And others could follow. With one ticket qualifier for the 2012 Olympics awarded to the winner in Turkey, the World Cup is not in the plans of many NBA stars, who prefer to rest this summer to get a proper release next summer where tickets for the Beijing Olympics are far more numerous.
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