The Utah Jazz brought Georges Niang back this summer, and for more reasons than just to acquire free assets. However, it seems that making the move stands in the way of some of its other plans. Among these plans were his intentions to play in Afobasket.
Marc Stein Reported that Niang had everything in line to play for the country where his family comes from, but being traded twice in the way.
“League sources say that Senegal almost had Georges Niang on his selection for the tournament now that Niang has protected a Senegalese passport, but he was ultimately not available to play international ball this summer after being traded twice.
Niang was not born or raised in Senegal (he is a resident of Massachusetts), but his father was born and raised there. Niang itself has never played before their national basketball team, so to a certain extent it is a pity that he did not get the chance. However, he will probably get another, as long as history does not repeat itself in the future.
Utah probably did not intentionally did Niang. They just wanted to return both a good dressing room and a familiar face to their youth movement. Hopefully he is not so angry that he cannot play for his country. This unfortunately comes with the territory of an NBA player.
Jazz -fans can check players in the Eurobasket
Although Niang cannot play in Afobasket in the coming weeks, some jazz players can play in Eurobasket. Lauri Markkanen has already left a pretty impression during the friendly competitions. Jusuf Nurkic, not so much, but hey, a jazzman is through and through a jazz man.
Fans may get a taste of what they can expect from them this coming season. Markkanen wants to prove that last season should grow some reason for concern, while Nurkic wants to stay in the NBA. Their Eurobasket versions can be an indication of what they should show this next season.
It is a pity that they will not get the same from Niang, because he will enter into a contract year with jazz. However, it is not as if there is a lot of mystery in what he can do on the basketball court. Give or take the preseason of just a month, but that can be one long month …
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