Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, who currently leads 1-0 in the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, plans to join the US Olympic team at the end of the series.
” I will be theresaid the back, two-time NBA All-Star. But obviously that’s not my main focus at the moment. “
Booker, who continues spectacular performances for his first appearance in the play-offs, intends first to allow the Suns to win their first title, before joining his teammates from Team USA, already assembled for their preparation phase.
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“I saw that all the players went to Vegas […] I would love to be there with them, I’ll be there soon ”, assured the 22-year-old.
If the NBA Finals reach the maximum of seven games, it will end on July 22, barely time for the back to celebrate the title, or digest the loss, and join Japan to reunite with iconic coach Gregg Popovich and his American teammates on the opening weekend of the Games, July 23.
Booker will be joined by Bucks rivals Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton in the US 12-man squad due to play their first game in Tokyo on July 25.
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The Olympics ” Its very important. This is the goal of my life, also said Booker. It is the most prestigious event for basketball. Representing your country takes you to another dimension. “
“I just think of the players who came before us (games) and who represented our country and I think there is nothing better than winning a gold medal ”, he added.
The United States have the status of reigning three-time Olympic champion to defend in Tokyo, after the disillusionment of the 2019 World Cup and their defeat in the quarterfinals against the France team of Rudy Gobert.
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