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British basketball has improved a lot in recent years. After winning two games and finishing 13th at last year’s EuroBasket in Lithuania, Great Britain’s men’s team will have another opportunity to show the world their progress when they host this summer’s Olympic Games.
Thanks to some talented players such as Joel Freeland (Unicaja Malaga) and Pops Mensah-Bonsu (Besiktas Milangaz) as well as the much-anticipated impact of new face Ben Gordon (Detroit Pistons), the GB team could prove to be a tough opponent to beat in London.
Having made his senior national team debut in 2007, Luol Deng will once again be captain of this promising young squad.
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Dealing with a torn ligament in his left wrist since January, Deng played through the pain for most of the season.
“It’s the toughest thing I’ve ever done in my career so far. It’s been hard, but I’m proud to have pushed my limits,” he added.
Still undecided about whether or not he’ll need to have surgery to treat his injury, Deng is clear about his post-season schedule.
“I still don’t know if I’ll need a surgery. It will depend on how my wrist feels in the next few weeks. But right now, my mind is only focused on the Olympics,” he said.
— Reported by FIBA.com
